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Will Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond turn out to be a superstar? As much as I&#039;m sure all the Pistons fans out there would love for me to answer that question with a resounding yes, I just can&#039;t bring myself to do it. Not yet. I will give you an actual answer to that question, but ...2015-03-28 13:37:223/23: SLC Dunk- Jazz fans need to give Jodie Meeks some love for his part in the enduring John Stockton vs Mark Jackson sagahttp://www.slcdunk.com/utah-jazz-articles/2015/3/23/8276891/lakers-jazz-steve-nash-john-stockton-mark-jackson-jodie-meeks-fans
History is written by the victors. And fans of Utah Jazz history have to recognize Jodie Meeks.
It's pretty simple really, over his historic and legendary career John Stockton helped the Utah Jazz to their best years in franchise history. And John Stockton rightfully has millions of rav2015-03-23 09:40:033/21: FFLockerRoom- NBA Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks: Saturday 3/21/2015http://fflockerroom.com/2015/03/21/nba-daily-fantasy-basketball-picks-saturday-3212015/
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NBATags: dfsFantasyBasketballNBALast night I almost finished in the money on several sites, falling short due to one thing&#8230;. Langston Galloway. Thanks buddy! It is alwa2015-03-21 18:36:043/21: HoopsRumors- 2015/16 Salary Commitments: Pistonshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2015/03/salary-commitments-pistons.html
With the NBA trade deadline now passed, teams are focusing on locking down playoff spots or vying for a better chance in the draft lottery. Outside of the players who are added on 10-day deals, or those lucky enough to turn those auditions into long-term contracts, teamsâ rosters are relatively se2015-03-21 18:35:413/18: The Sixer Sense- The Embarrassing Sixers Stomp the Pistons 94-83http://thesixersense.com/2015/03/18/the-embarrassing-sixers-stomp-the-pistons-94-83/
After an ugly game on Monday night against the Boston Celtics, the Sixers were able to come back and handle the Detroit Pistons easily. The Pistons were on a back-to-back after expelling a lot of energy to defeat the Memphis Grizzlies last night. At this point in the Sixers season, one would prefer 2015-03-18 21:38:053/17: Beale Street Bears- Memphis Grizzlies in Detroit: Facing Prince, Pistons Tonighthttp://bealestreetbears.com/2015/03/17/memphis-grizzlies-in-detroit-facing-prince-pistons-tonight/
The 47-20 Memphis Grizzlies will attempt to earn their third-straight victory when they take on the Detroit Pistons in the Palace of Auburn Hills on Tuesday evening. The Memphis Grizzlies head to Michigan today to play the 23-43 Detroit Pistons. Detroit is pretty much out of luck when it com...2015-03-17 14:38:453/16: isportsweb.com- Detroit Pistons weekly: Losing streak reaches 10http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isportsweb/~3/e2_To-5Qyq4/
The Detroit Pistons went winless last week during a four-game road trip out west to extend their losing streak to 10 games. The tailspin has dropped them from a chance at the playoffs to a chance at a top-five draft pick; at 23-43, Detroit has the seventh-worst record in the NBA. Stan Van Gundy pull2015-03-16 15:40:153/14: SLC Dunk- Jazz need to keep playing defense tonight, will eventually prevail against Pistonshttp://www.slcdunk.com/utah-jazz-game-coverage/2015/3/14/8216693/pistons-jazz-game-preview-rudy-gobert-dante-exum-derrick-favors-gordon-hayward
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The Utah Jazz host the Detroit Pistons tonight. It will be the third game in Utah's season long five game home stand, and the forth gam2015-03-14 20:40:353/14: Rip City Project- Trail Blazers demolish Pistons in landslide victoryhttp://ripcityproject.com/2015/03/13/trail-blazers-demolish-pistons-in-landslide-victory/
The Portland Trail Blazers handily defeated the Detroit Pistons 118-99 in a game that was separated by double-digits almost the whole way through. The starters earned some valuable rest before the team embarks on a five-game road trip. Recap Damian Lillard started hot and stayed hot, scoring 13 po..2015-03-14 01:37:533/11: Moxyball.com- DraftKings NBA Lineup Wednesday, March 11 | The Best Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks for DraftKings NBA Games on March 11, 2015 (3/11)http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fanduel-fantasy-football-basketball-hockey-baseball-picks-lineup/2015/03/11/draftkings-nba-lineup-wednesday-march-11-the-best-daily-fantasy-basketball-picks-for-draftkings-nba-games-on-march-11-2015-311/
DraftKings NBA Lineup for Wednesday, March 11, 2015 &#124; We&#8217;re here to help with our top daily fantasy basketball advice, plays, tips and picks for tonight&#8217;s DraftKings NBA DFS games (3/11). Our picks for yesterday&#8217;s slate came through for us with a 100% win rate in our 50-50s. W2015-03-11 08:40:193/11: CaliSports News- Lakers Use Second Half To Beat Pistons 93-85http://www.calisportsnews.com/lakers-use-second-half-to-beat-pistons-93-85/
(Photo via @NBATV) The Los Angeles Lakers used the second half to beat the Detroit Pistons 93-85. The Lakers were in the middle of a five game losing streak with their most recent loss coming against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night. Seven different Lakers scored in double figures in the win. Ed2015-03-11 01:40:303/10: Lake Show Life- Nick Young over Jodie Meeks: Were the Lakers Star Struck?http://lakeshowlife.com/2015/03/10/nick-young-jodie-meeks-lakers-star-struck/
The Detroit Pistons play the Lakers on Tuesday night. The Lakers won the first meeting 106-96. The myth of Mike D&#8217;antoni is that he saves careers. While that is a point to argue, it is accurate to say D&#8217;antoni changes careers. He transformedJodie Meeks, adecent shooter, into a go-to p...2015-03-10 12:39:093/9: Lake Show Life- Looking Ahead: Lakers in Need of Home Cookinghttp://lakeshowlife.com/2015/03/09/looking-ahead-lakers-need-home-cooking/
March has not been very kind to the Lakers this season. After ending the month of February on a three game win streak, it appears that the Lakers have returned to their losing ways starting the month off with a five game losing streak. While losing may sting deep, the bright side i...2015-03-09 15:39:213/8: FFLockerRoom- NBA Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks: Sunday 3/8/2015 (Late)http://fflockerroom.com/2015/03/08/nba-daily-fantasy-basketball-picks-sunday-382015-late/
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NBATags: Fantasy BasketballNBA DFSTonight we have five games on the NBA docket to choose from for our Daily Fantasy player pool. Use our picks below to get a head start. Here are a few key bargains that you can choos2015-03-08 15:36:143/6: Hoops Habit- Detroit Pistons: 5 reasons they will make the playoffshttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/03/06/detroit-pistons-5-reasons-will-make-playoffs/
What five reasons can be given to show that the Detroit Pistons will end up making the NBA Playoffs? The Detroit Pistons are one of the fiveteams at the bottom of the Eastern Conference playing for the seventh and eighth playoff spots. They are in tough competition with the Miami Heat, Charlotte ...2015-03-06 17:38:113/5: Big Easy Believer- Davis is Back! Pelicans Beat Pistons 88-85 in Thrillerhttp://bigeasybeliever.com/2015/03/05/davis-back-pelicans-beat-pistons-88-85-thriller/
Here&#039;s a tough question to answer, why doesn&#039;t Anthony Davis take 30 shots every game? After missing extended time and his chance to start in the NBA All-Star game, Davis is officially back. The New Orleans Pelicans sit at 33-28 just one loss below the Oklahoma City Thunder who are 3...2015-03-05 03:39:253/2: Hoops Habit- The Detroit Pistons Are In A Win-win Situationhttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/03/02/detroit-pistons-win-win-situation/
For a while, specifically after the waiving of Josh Smith, theDetroit Pistonslooked poised toovercome their 5-23 startand ambush their way up the Eastern Conference standings. However, the newly-assembled Motor City Bad Boys have since dashed such hopes by dropping six of their last 10 games, inclu.2015-03-02 09:37:342/27: HoopsRumors- Central Notes: Sanders, Perkins, Pistonshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2015/02/sanders-perkins-pistons.html
Larry Sanders had a clause in his contract that would have allowed him to continue to be paid if he didn&#8217;t play for the Bucks as long as he received mental health treatment, according to Kevin Arnovitz of ESPN.com.Â Sanders this weekÂ acknowledged checking into a hospital to take part in a pro2015-02-27 17:35:432/27: Hoops Habit- Is Reggie Jackson The Next James Harden?http://hoopshabit.com/2015/02/27/reggie-jackson-next-james-harden/
The comparison is somewhat of a low hanging fruit. However, the similarities between Reggie Jackson&#039;s departure from Oklahoma City and James Harden&#039;s exit out ofthe Sooner State are overwhelmingly apparent. To be more specific, both players spent the majority of their first three...2015-02-27 09:37:452/24: Lake Show Life- Ed Davis Continues to Shine For Los Angeles Lakershttp://lakeshowlife.com/2015/02/24/ed-davis-continues-shine/
When Ed Davis was an unrestricted free agent last summer, his first priority was finding a team that would allow him ample playing time to showcase his talent. The two previous seasons he had played behind Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph in Memphis, which meant he was only in the rotation 15 minutes a 2015-02-24 13:38:592/20: Lake Show Life- Lakers Roundtable: NBA Trade Deadline Reactionshttp://lakeshowlife.com/2015/02/20/lakers-roundtable-nba-trade-deadline-reactions/
The NBA Trade Deadline came and went on Thursday afternoon without more than a peep from the Lakers, who chose to stay the course to finish this season rather than change the route in the middle. This decision was hard to swallow for many fans who were tantalized by the rumors of Ty Lawson drawin...2015-02-20 13:38:052/13: Pistons Palace- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope or Trey Burke?http://pistonpowered.com/2015/02/13/kentavious-caldwell-pope-trey-burke/
Remember that trade proposal the other day of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Spencer Dinwiddie for Trey Burke and Ian Clark? Spencer Wixom of Purple and Blues analyzed it further, and he asked me to include my thoughts. I wrote: Oh boy, you&#8217;ve unintentionally reignited a debate Pistons fans ...2015-02-13 14:37:372/11: The Basketball Junkie- Fantasy NBA DraftKings DFS Values (Feb. 11)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBasketballJunkie/~3/D-cg89yJ1ws/fantasy-nba-draftkings-dfs-values-feb-11.html
The good news is that it's Wednesday and we have a busy slate of games (12) tonight. The bad news is that we will go a full week without any NBA DFS contests with only one game on tap tomorrow night before the start of the All-Star break.View image | gettyimages.comWith that said, here are my favor2015-02-11 16:36:252/11: Hoops Habit- NBA Trade Rumors: Is Ty Lawson a Smart Target For Detroit Pistons?http://hoopshabit.com/2015/02/11/nba-trade-rumors-ty-lawson-smart-target-detroit-pistons/
The Detroit Pistons have had a roller coaster season so far to say the least. After starting off 5-23, coach Stan Van Gundy&#039;s Pistons seemed to have turned a corner after releasing forward Josh Smith and inserted themselves right back into the playoff race in the Eastern Conference. Big men ...2015-02-11 11:37:582/9: Lake Show Life- Lakers Free Agency: Re-Sign Jordan Hill or Ed Davis?http://lakeshowlife.com/2015/02/09/lakers-free-agency-re-sign-jordan-hill-ed-davis/
The Lakers are focused on the future. Their current roster was never built to win and with the numerous injuries, it&#039;s made winning nearly impossible. At the beginning of free agency the Lakers will be faced with the following dilemma: resign Jordan Hill or Ed Davis. Tarik Black&#039;s surpr...2015-02-09 10:40:182/8: FFLockerRoom- DraftKings NBA: Sunday afternoon DFS bargain playshttp://fflockerroom.com/2015/02/08/draftkings-nba-sunday-afternoon-dfs-bargain-plays/
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Fantasy BasketballTags: DraftkingsNBAWith the NFL season having come to a completion last weekend as the New England Patriots grabbed a 28-24 victory over the Seattle Seahawks, many sports enthusiasts enter today with a2015-02-08 14:36:172/4: Ink on Indy- Indiana Pacers Pull Off 114-109 Win Over Pistonshttp://inkonindy.com/2015/02/04/indiana-pacers-pull-off-114-109-win-pistons/
Indianapolis, IN - The Indiana Pacers were hoping to get back to their winning ways tonight against the Detroit Pistons, and they were able to do just that by a final score of 114-109. Larry Bird talked about the Pacers still wanting to make the playoffs this year in a press conference yesterday, an2015-02-04 22:36:432/3: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: The Case For Scott Skileshttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/02/03/orlando-magic-case-scott-skiles/
For current Orlando Magic head coach Jacque Vaughn, it seems to be a matter of when and not if he will get fired before the season is finished. What is a young and promising core got out of the blocks well, and briefly held a playoff spot at the end of the last calendar year, before subsequently fal2015-02-03 09:38:032/2: Hoops Habit- Dallas Mavericks: Chemistry Shaken By Rondo Trade?http://hoopshabit.com/2015/02/02/dallas-mavericks-chemistry-shaken-rondo-trade/
Team chemistry is a funny thing in the NBA; at times even the slightest lineup changes can drastically affect how players share the court together. The Dallas Mavericks (32-17) may be coming off a modest, two-game winning streak but there are underlying issues that will continue to arise when Dallas2015-02-02 13:37:471/25: Slam Dunk Zone- Jennings, playoff hopes lost for Pistons?http://slamdunkzone.com/2015/01/25/jennings-playoff-hopes-lost-pistons/
Things were really looking up for the Detroit Pistons. Were. On Christmas Day, Detroit had a 6-23 record, and it looked not only as though their season was over, but that the could be contending with the woeful Knicks for last place in the Eastern Conference. After releasing troublesome power-forwar2015-01-25 16:39:121/25: Lake Show Life- Los Angeles Lakers: Mid-season player rankings (Video)http://lakeshowlife.com/2015/01/25/los-angeles-lakers-mid-season-player-rankings/
Coming into the season, certain players such as Julius Randle and Jeremy Lin had high expectations. Then there are players such as Ed Davis and Kobe Bryant who have surprised us all with their play. Steve Nash, Xaiver Henry, and Julius Randle, are all players whose seasons ended due to injuries, and2015-01-25 12:38:091/25: We Talk Fantasy Sports- Brandon Jennings Watch - Torn Achilleshttp://www.wetalkfantasysports.com/2015/01/Brandon-Jennings-Injury.html
The Detroit Pistons are awaiting some very bad news today, as Brandon Jennings was taken off the court last night in a wheel chair. &nbsp;THey believe he mave have torn his&nbsp;Achilles. &nbsp;If this is true and Jennings does miss the rest of the NBA season, D.J. Augustin is the add in fantasy b2015-01-25 10:36:071/23: Lake Show Life- Have The Lakers Walked Away From Xavier Henry?http://lakeshowlife.com/2015/01/23/message-xavier-henry/
Their names are etched in the hearts and minds of Laker fans forever: Baylor, West, Magic, Worthy, Shaq, Kobe, and Pau, the stars who brought the excitement of innumerable NBA finals and championship banners to the purple and gold. We also remember the role players without whom those championships w2015-01-23 15:39:261/23: Detroit Jock City- 5 Predictions For The Rest Of The Detroit Pistons Seasonhttp://detroitjockcity.com/2015/01/23/5-predictions-rest-detroit-pistons-season/
Well, all of a sudden more than half of the NBA season is already gone. The Detroit Pistons stand at a record of 17-26 and a mere game and a half out of the last playoff spot. A far cry from when they started 5-23 before unloading the misfit known as Josh Smith. The rest of the season should ...2015-01-23 10:38:361/22: Hoops Habit- Is Brandon Jennings Finally Becoming A Star?http://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/22/brandon-jennings-finally-becoming-star/
It&#039;s a good time to be a fan of the Detroit Pistons, as the team may finally be ready to take a step towards relevancy, a place they have not been to in quite a while. Since releasing Josh Smith, Detroit has been winning at a blistering pace, currently sitting at 17-26 after starting the sea...2015-01-22 17:37:151/22: Orlando Magic Daily- Coaching, Perimeter Defense Among 7 Reasons for Magic loss to Detroithttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/22/coaching-perimeter-defense-among-7-reasons-magic-loss-detroit/
The Detroit Pistons have now slaughtered the Orlando Magic the last two meetings, and the story was nearly identical in both games. The story was that a Pistons shooter went nuts while Andre Drummond cleaned up the messes inside. In the loss on Dec. 30, that player was Jodie Meeks hoisting and dr...2015-01-22 09:40:101/20: isportsweb.com- Detroit Pistons weekly: The hot streak continueshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isportsweb/~3/bXMc190i2rs/
While the Detroit Pistons fell to the Hawks during the NBAâs annual afternoon slate of games on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, they remain a strong 11-3 since waiving Josh Smith on December 22. Five of Detroitâs 11 wins during the hot streak have come against playoff contenders, with two of the th2015-01-20 16:38:201/19: ATL All Day- Atlanta Hawks vs. Detroit Pistons preview: MLK Day Hoopshttp://atlallday.com/2015/01/19/atlanta-hawks-detroit-pistons-preview-live-stream-start-time-tv-info-radio-mlk-day/
The Atlanta Hawks come into MLK Day riding a 12-game winning streak, and will host the 16-25 Detroit Pistons. The Pistons are coming off of a 107-89 beat down of the Philadelphia 76ers, where Kyle Singler went off and scored 20 points to lead the team. Anthony Tolliver and Jodie Meeks proved to b...2015-01-19 06:37:181/16: Orlando Magic Daily- NBA Trade Deadline: Could Orlando Magic land Greg Monroe?http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/16/nba-trade-deadline-orlando-magic-land-greg-monroe/
Following the Pistons&#039; destruction of the Orlando Magic on Dec. 30, free agent-to be Greg Monroe cited improvement in the Pistons&#039; ball movement and defense after the third game of its six-game win streak against the Orlando Magic. But it was his old fashioned comments about defense and...2015-01-16 07:42:291/14: Lake Show Life- Kudos to Lakers for Putting Together A Strong Group of Reserveshttp://lakeshowlife.com/2015/01/14/kudos-lakers-putting-together-strong-group-reserves/
The Los Angeles Lakers may have a bad team, but they have mastered the ability to find a solid reserve unit to come off the bench and spark the team in recent seasons. During the tumultuous 2012-13 season, when Mike D&#8217;Antoni took over shortly after the season started, the Lakers rarely used ..2015-01-14 19:38:461/14: Detroit Jock City- Detroit Pistons Prove Grit With Win Over Toronto Raptorshttp://detroitjockcity.com/2015/01/14/detroit-pistons-prove-grit-win-toronto-raptors/
What a difference a few weeks can make for an NBA team. Mere week ago at the Palace of Auburn Hills the Detroit Pistons were blown out of their own building in a match-up against the Toronto Raptors. They predictably let another close game slip out of their grasps in the 3rd quarter. Infamously a...2015-01-14 15:37:471/13: Chicken Noodle Hoop- East vs. West Week 11: Detroit, Atlanta ruin big week for the Westhttp://chickennoodlehoop.com/2015/01/13/east-vs-west-week-11-detroit-atlanta-ruin-big-week-for-the-west/
Detroit and Atlanta ruined the West's hopes at a huge Week 11.2015-01-13 16:36:201/12: Shaw Sports- The Baseline: Blazers and Pistons continue to impress and NBA trades running rampanthttp://shawsports.net/the-baseline-blazers-and-pistons-continue-to-impress-and-nba-trades-running-rampant/
It has been a frenzied week of NBA Action and transactions for the Association as we are nearing the half way point. The mid-season is rounding into form with unusual trades happening before the deadline as teams begin to make moves forming their rosters for a serious playoff pushes once All-Star We2015-01-12 11:36:301/12: Lake Show Life- Nick Young&#x2019;s Shooting Woeshttp://lakeshowlife.com/2015/01/11/nick-youngs-shooting-woes/
Nick Young had a career year last season averaging 17 points a game, shooting 45%. This year, his numbers have fallen way off. What&#8217;s happened to Nick? In the off-season, Nick Young&#8217;s most pressing concern was a new contract. For two straight seasons, he played on one year deals, firs...2015-01-12 00:37:481/11: Slam Dunk Zone- Detroitâ€™s Chances at Making the Playoffshttp://slamdunkzone.com/2015/01/11/detroits-chances-making-playoffs/
After starting the season with a dismal record of 5-23, the Detroit Pistons decided to cut ties with forward Josh Smith. Ever since the departure of Smith the Pistons are 8-1, their only loss coming from a red-hot Atlanta Hawks team. With the recent success of the Detroit Pistons, I can only wonder,2015-01-11 19:38:261/8: HoopsRumors- Central Notes: Pistons, Love, Bostic, Cavshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2015/01/central-pistons-bostic.html
The Pistons have now won more games this season without Josh Smith than they did with him. This successful run isn&#8217;t a coincidence, but there are other factors involved beyond Smith&#8217;s departure, Michael Lee of The Washington Post writes. Lee also points to the sudden resurgence of Brando2015-01-08 20:36:211/8: Detroit Jock City- With Current Win Streak, The Detroit Pistons Prove They Are A New Team With A New Identityhttp://detroitjockcity.com/2015/01/08/current-win-streak-detroit-pistons-prove-new-team-new-identity/
It isn&#039;t any secret now. Riding a 7-game winning streak, the Detroit Pistons are the hottest team in the NBA. After beating the Dallas Mavericks last night, it doesn&#039;t look to be very close. Waiving Josh Smith has flipped this team into a legitimate NBA team after being cellar dwellersfor 2015-01-08 19:37:021/6: Sir Charles In Charge- How The Detroit Pistons Have Turned It Aroundhttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2015/01/06/detroit-pistons-turned-around/
Since Josh Smith took his dreams of becoming a three-point shooter to Houston, the Detroit Pistons are undefeated. Here&#039;s the real key to their recent success Since waiving Josh Smith, the Detroit Pistons are undefeated, and their five-game winning streakis good enough for the second longest w.2015-01-06 21:37:081/5: Baller Mind Frame- Brandon Jennings Leads Detroit Pistons Over Sacramento Kings, 114-95http://www.ballermindframe.com/2015/01/05/brandon-jennings-leads-detroit-pistons-over-sacramento-kings-114-95/
The Sacramento Kings are continuing to experience offensive troubles since the firing of Mike Malone. A lack ofÂ efficiency and soft performances from Rudy Gay and DeMarcus Cousins made Sunday night&#8217;s matchup with the Detroit Pistons a pointless venture. Sacramento started the game hot but qui2015-01-05 11:40:431/5: We Talk Fantasy Sports- Detroit Pistons Have Won 5 Straighthttp://www.wetalkfantasysports.com/2015/01/Josh-Smith-Effect-Pistons-Rockets.html
Josh Smith last played for the Detroit Pistons back on December 21st, before being waved and picked up by the Houston Rockets. &nbsp;Since that loss to the Brooklyn Nets, the Pistons have rattled off 5 straight victories. &nbsp;They beat the Indiana Pacers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Orlando Magic, New Y2015-01-05 08:35:461/5: Hoops Habit- Detroit Pistons: Keys to Sustaining Stunning Turnaroundhttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/05/detroit-pistons-keys-sustaining-stunning-turnaround/
The Detroit Pistons waived forward Josh Smith on December 22, 2014.It was a shocking decision from a financial perspective, as Smith, in the midst of a four-year deal worth $54 million, was the Pistons&#039; highest-paid player. Sincethe stunning decision, Detroit isan entirely different team. ...2015-01-05 07:38:121/4: A Royal Pain- Lame Kings Run Over by Pistonshttp://aroyalpain.com/2015/01/04/lame-kings-run-pistons/
The Sacramento Kings wrapped up their four-game road trip in Detroit to face the Pistons and the Kings fell short. Some lacking of effort as the game went on didn&#039;t help the Kings (14-20) any as they fell to the Pistons (10-23) 114-95. DeMarcus Cousins, as well as the entire team, had spurts of2015-01-04 20:39:541/4: Orlando Magic Daily- Orlando Magic&#x2019;s Woeful Depth Destroying Its Chanceshttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/04/orlando-magics-woeful-depth-destroying-chances/
As with most young rebuilding teams, depth has been an issue. Even against poor teams like Saturday (Jan. 3) night&#8217;s opponent the Charlotte Hornets, the Magic find itself a team without options after the main options are exhausted offensively. What have been the primary causes ofthe reserve...2015-01-04 13:38:5312/31: Hoops Habit- Detroit Pistons: Addition By Subtractionhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/31/detroit-pistons-addition-subtraction/
No matter how bad they were playing as a team, at the time it seemed like a drastic measure for the Detroit Pistons to waive Josh Smith. Things have changed though and the performances the Pistons are putting on help to justify it further with every passing game. Detroit have gone from barely having2014-12-31 14:37:4312/31: Baller Mind Frame- The Jodie Meeks Explosion: Orlando Magic Fall 109-86 to Detroit Pistonshttp://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/12/31/the-jodie-meeks-explosion-orlando-magic-fall-109-86-to-detroit-pistons/
Playing in their fourth game in five nights, the Orlando Magic came into this one with barely anything left in the tank. Needing to dig deep, the Magic ultimately succumbed to Jodie Meeks&#8216;s big night, falling to the Detroit Pistons 109-86 . Things started out well for the Magic as they jumped 2014-12-31 11:40:2312/31: Orlando Magic Daily- Pistons' Stan Van Gundy On Dwight Howard and Andre Drummond's Similaritieshttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014/12/31/pistons-stan-van-gundy-dwight-howard-andre-drummonds-similarities/
Stan Van Gundy isn&#039;t bitter, because he&#039;s too classy for that, and counts himself a lucky coach to be in charge of two of the league&#039;s great young centers. It was notthe length of Stan Van Gundy&#8217;s answer. It was the class, the style, and the knowing grin Stan gives when he real.2014-12-31 11:39:1912/31: Orlando Magic Daily- 4 Takeaways: Detroit Pistons vs. Orlando Magichttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014/12/31/4-takeaways-detroit-pistons-vs-orlando-magic/
The Orlando Magic lose 109-86 to the Detroit Pistons, but there is a valid reason why. Four in Five does in Orlando When you have played three games in four nights like the Magic had coming into Tuesday, there is not a whole lot of room for error. Come the fourth quarter, there was little chance...2014-12-31 08:40:2612/31: Orlando Magic Daily- Exhausted Magic Get Blown Out By Pistons; 109-86http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014/12/30/exhausted-magic-get-blown-pistons-109-86/
The Orlando Magic faced a long hill to climb playing their fourth game in five nights. The Detroit Pistons made them pay for their fatigue. Coming off of a huge win in South Beach Mondaynight the Orlando Magic could notmuster up the energy to match the suddenly rejuvenated Detroit Pistons as they f.2014-12-31 01:40:5612/29: Hoops Habit- Detroit Pistons: Why Was Anthony Tolliver Acquired?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/29/detroit-pistons-anthony-tolliver-acquired/
If the negative impact Josh Smith was having on the Detroit Pistons wasn&#039;t already apparent, it has become so in their last two games. The team&#039;s decision to waive Smith may have caught the basketball world off-guard, but since then Detroit have won back-to-back games. A move that has gone2014-12-29 15:38:0512/29: Everybody Hates Cleveland- Detroit flattens the Cavs at the Corner of Huron and Ontariohttp://everybodyhatescleveland.com/2014/12/29/detroit-flattens-the-cavs-at-the-corner-of-huron-and-ontario/
Destruction, terror, and mayhem Pass me a sissy so suckas I&#8217;ll slay him LL Cool J&#8211;Mama Said Knock You Out Can someone please explain to me how the Cleveland Cavaliers, complete with LeBron James and Kevin Love in the starting line-up, could lose to the Stan Van Gundy-led Detroit Pistons 2014-12-29 01:42:0712/26: Ink on Indy- Pacers Get Embarrassed By Pistons On The Roadhttp://inkonindy.com/2014/12/26/pacers-get-embarrassed-pistons-road/
The Indiana Pacers were embarrassed on the road by the Detroit Pistons by a final score of 119-109. Detroit, MI - The Indiana Pacers fell to 10-20 on the season with a 119-109 loss on the road against the Detroit Pistons. That score shows exactly how badly the Pacers played on defense tonight...2014-12-26 22:36:4912/26: HoopsRumors- 2015/16 Salary Rankings: Shooting Guardshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/12/salary-rankings-shooting-guards.html
Hoops Rumors is in the process of ranking the cap hit for each NBA player by position. I previously ran down the point guard, shooting guard, small forward, power forward, and center salaries for the 2014/15 season. I&#8217;ve also begun looking ahead to the 2015/16 campaign with a rundown of the ca2014-12-26 18:35:4412/24: Detroit Jock City- With Josh Smith Gone, What's The Next Step For The Detroit Pistons?http://detroitjockcity.com/2014/12/24/josh-smith-gone-whats-next-step-detroit-pistons/
After starting 5-23 and past the quarter point of the NBA season Head Coach Stan Van Gundy looked like he had enough with this team. So he finally waived Josh Smith yesterdayreleasing him fromthe organization. Josh Smith was by no means a po**** player for the Pistons. He was constantly booed by...2014-12-24 11:36:5812/23: Hoops Habit- Fantasy Basketball: The Josh Smith Releasehttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/23/fantasy-basketball-josh-smith-release/
Things are looking up for the fantasy prospects of the Detroit Pistons with the release of forward Josh Smith. Smith bogged down various aspects of the Pistons attack that had the third worst offensive efficiency in the NBA. With Smith on the bench Detroit shoots 4percent better as a team, takes ...2014-12-23 10:37:4512/22: Hoops Habit- Detroit Pistons Waive Josh Smith, Must Re-Sign Greg Monroehttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/22/detroit-pistons-waive-josh-smith-must-re-sign-greg-monroe/
The 2014-15 NBA regular season has utilized December to host some of its surprising news. Afterthe Boston Celtics tradedfranchise player Rajon Rondo to the Dallas Mavericks, the stage was set for another big decision. According to Marc J. Spears of Yahoo&#33; Sports, the Detroit Pistons announced th2014-12-22 17:37:5412/21: Detroit Jock City- An Early-Season Look At NBA Draft Prospects For The Detroit Pistonshttp://detroitjockcity.com/2014/12/21/early-season-look-nba-draft-prospects-detroit-pistons/
Standing at a miserable record of 5-22 and past the quarter point of the NBA season the Pistons&#039; future seems to be a bleak one. Josh Smith will be under contractfor 2 more seasons and Pistons fans will be subjected to more long jumpersand lazy defense. But here&#039;s the favorite part of t...2014-12-21 16:37:3012/21: Hoops Habit- Fantasy Basketball: Rajon Rondo Trade Opens Door For Marcus Smarthttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/21/fantasy-basketball-rajon-rondo-trade-opens-door-marcus-smart/
The first blockbuster trade of the NBA season has happened. Rajon Rondo is now a Dallas Maverick. A bunch of fringe fantasy players are now Boston Celtics. And Marcus Smart is heating up as a possible asset to the grind that is the fantasy basketball season. When the Mavericks swapped their grab ...2014-12-21 12:37:2612/17: Baller Mind Frame- Week 8 Fantasy Basketball Sleepershttp://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/12/17/week-8-fantasy-basketball-sleepers/
Brought to you by our friends at Fantasy Basketball Money Leagues. Another week of Fantasy Basketball action is upon us, and whether youâre in the middle of the pack in your season long league, or ramping up for daily leagues the rest of the week, youâre going to need fantasy basketball sleepers2014-12-17 18:40:5312/15: isportsweb.com- Detroit Pistons weekly: Losing streak is overhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isportsweb/~3/ppDq3rRdtc0/
On Friday night, the Detroit Pistons (5-19) won for the first time since Nov. 14, ending a 13-game, 27-day losing streak. They followed that up with another win the following night, and now the Pistons are no longer at the bottom of ESPNâs NBA Power Rankings. Detroit is moving up in the NBA world,2014-12-15 17:41:1612/15: Shaw Sports- The Baseline: Debating the Warriors hot start with Diamond Leung, Kobe passes MJ, T-Mac&#8217;s latest and morehttp://shawsports.net/the-baseline-debating-the-warriors-hot-start-with-diamond-leung-kobe-passes-mj-t-macs-latest-and-more/
Taking the Association back to school in this weeks edition of The Baseline with Cal Lee and Warren Shaw as we embark on episode 101.
Diamond Leung joins us to breakdown&#8217;s the NBA&#8217;s hottest team, the Golden State Warriors. Is this team for real? Do they have enough to best any team in t2014-12-15 13:36:4712/12: Detroit Jock City- Should The Detroit Pistons Start Tanking?http://detroitjockcity.com/2014/12/12/detroit-pistons-start-tanking/
The Detroit Pistons are off to the worst start ever in franchise history. At 3-19 andin the midst of a 13-game losing streak Pistons fans are subjected to a terrible product almost every time they play. Sure, they show some occasional signs of life but they&#039;re terrible at closing out games a...2014-12-12 15:37:0312/11: Como Juega- Jodie Meekshttp://comojuega.com/2014/12/11/jodie-meeks/
VER PERFIL PosiciÃ³n: Escolta Altura: 1,93 Peso: 94 Kg. Nacimiento: 21-08-1987 PaÃ­s: Estados Unidos ATAQUE: Regala algunos centÃ­metros para el puesto, aunque es bastante fuerte. No es un jugador explosivo, pero tampoco es un mal atleta. Su baja estatura y flojo manejo del balÃ³n lo limitan a la ho2014-12-11 13:35:5312/10: HoopsRumors- Pistons Notes: Trades, Van Gundy, Meekshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/12/pistons-trades-gundy.html
The Pistons have lost 13 in a row, one shy of the franchise record, and teams have already begun to line upÂ to court Greg Monroe in free agency this coming summer. Stan Van Gundy has pointed to a four-game break in the schedule between the 21st and 26th as a time for key decisions, and [&#8230;]2014-12-10 15:35:4612/9: Rip City Project- Portland Trail Blazers, Detroit Pistons battle at the Palacehttp://ripcityproject.com/2014/12/09/portland-trail-blazers-detroit-pistons-battle-at-the-palace/
This eveningat 4:30 p.m. PST, the Portland Trail Blazers visit The Palace of Auburn Hills to take on the Detroit Pistons. The Trail Blazers have won 13 of their last 14 games and hope to start their five-game road trip with a second consecutive victory. The Pistons have not won in three weeks, losin2014-12-09 15:39:3012/7: Thunderous Intentions- OKC Thunder End Road Trip Against Detroithttp://thunderousintentions.com/2014/12/07/okc-thunder-end-road-trip-detroit/
You could say that the Detroit Pistons and OKC Thunder are both facing similar circumstances to start the season and, at least record-wise, that might seem plausible. But the Thunder (6-17) have weathered the storm while the Pistons(3-17) might already be making summer vacation plans. Detroit ...2014-12-07 12:39:0012/6: HoopsRumors- 2014/15 Salary Rankings: Shooting Guardshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/12/rankings-shooting-guards.html
Hoops Rumors is in the process of ranking the cap hit for each NBA player by position. I&#8217;ve already posted the point guard salary rankings for the 2014/15 campaign. The next spot on the hardwood that Iâll be looking at is the shooting guard position for the 2014/15 season. All told, NBA team2014-12-06 14:36:1612/3: The Basketball Junkie- Daily Fantasy Basketball: FanDuel Values for April 6th//feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBasketballJunkie/~3/_6Na2Lv6LZk/daily-fantasy-basketball-fanduel-values_6.html
If you play daily fantasy sports (and who doesn't these days?!), you know that one of the keys to success is uncovering undervalued players to allow you to load up on studs elsewhere.In case you've never played daily fantasy basketball, every player has a salary and your roster cannot exceed the gam2014-12-03 10:36:1812/3: Statcenter- The top three-point shooting duos in the NBA//feedproxy.google.com/~r/Statcenter/~3/rZ7AJxkx9CY/the-top-three-point-shooting-duos-in-nba.html
In today's NBA, virtually every team wants at least two (and preferably more) long-range shooters on the floor at all times. This opens up space inside for both post players and drivers, which can boost free throw rates and overall offensive efficiency as a result.So which team has the best duo of t2014-12-03 08:36:4212/3: Statcenter- Leaders in three-point attempts: how well are they shooting?//feedproxy.google.com/~r/Statcenter/~3/cPqAJZYg-WE/leaders-in-three-point-attempts-how.html
Here are the top 30 players in 3PA /game so far in 2013-14, plotted against their 3P% (minimum 6 games played): Learn About Tableau(You can also see the chart here.) Some takeaways:&nbsp;It's old hat at this point to bow to the awesomeness of the Klay Thompson - Stephen Curry duo in Golden State.2014-12-03 08:36:4212/2: HoopsRumors- Western Notes: Curry, Meeks, D-Leaguehttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/12/western-meeks-league.html
Stephen Curry is now in the second season of the four-year, $44MM deal that he inked with the Warriors, and he has become one of the most criminally underpaid players in the game, DeAntae Price of The Sporting News writes. Part of the reason that Curry signed that deal was because he missed 40 games2014-12-02 23:35:5112/2: HoopsRumors- Offseason In Review: Los Angeles Lakershttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/12/offseason-review-angeles-lakers.html
Hoops Rumors is in the process of looking back at each teamâs offseason, from the end of the playoffs in June right up until opening night. Trades, free agent signings, draft picks, contract extensions, option decisions, camp invitees, and more will be covered, as we examine the moves each franchi2014-12-02 14:36:0211/30: Blue Man Hoop- Warriors look to sweep road trip with win over Pistons: Game Preview http://bluemanhoop.com/2014/11/30/warriors-look-to-sweep-road-trip-with-win-over-pistons-game-preview/
The Golden State Warriors look to end their five game road trip strong in Detroit against the Pistons. Having won every game so far on this road trip, they hope to complete their trip in a sweep of the Eastern Conference and extend their consecutive win streak to nine. The Warriors are coming ...2014-11-30 12:38:2111/28: Bucksketball.com- Yes, Detroit again: Bucks &#8211; Pistons Previewhttp://www.bucksketball.com/2014/11/yes-detroit-again-bucks-pistons-preview/
What to Watch For: Bucks (9-7) Detroit is as familiar an opponent as it gets at this point, as these teams have already met twice in the last three weeks. Friday marks the second matchup in four days after the Bucks handled the Pistons 98-86 at the House That Yi Built on Tuesday night. Brandon [&#822014-11-28 15:36:0711/25: Bucksketball.com- An attempt to stop the madness: Bucks &#8211; Pistons Previewhttp://www.bucksketball.com/2014/11/an-attempt-to-stop-the-madness-bucks-pistons-preview/
What to Watch For: Bucks (7-7) I&#8217;m not even 100% sure the Milwaukee Bucks grabbed a rebound in either of the past two games. I was looking into it and I see some numbers that indicate they did grab a bunch actually, something like 66, but I don&#8217;t specifically remember any. I just remembe2014-11-25 17:35:5111/19: Hoops Habit- Detroit Pistons: Caron Butler Offering Rare Bright Sparkhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/11/19/detroit-pistons-caron-butler-offering-rare-bright-spark/
There&#039;s little doubt that starting the season by going 3-8 through the Detroit Pistons first eleven games was not exactly how Stan Van Gundy had imagined his start as coach in the Motor City, but then again little has gone how he drew it up so far. One of the few exceptions to that might jus...2014-11-19 09:40:4411/13: HoopsRumors- Offseason In Review: Detroit Pistonshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/11/offseason-review-detroit-pistons.html
Hoops Rumors is in the process of looking back at each teamâs offseason, from the end of the playoffs in June right up until opening night. Trades, free agent signings, draft picks, contract extensions, option decisions, camp invitees, and more will be covered, as we examine the moves each franchi2014-11-13 20:36:1711/9: SLC Dunk- Utah Jazz at Detroit Pistons Game Preview: Trey Burke returns to Michiganhttp://www.slcdunk.com/2014/11/9/7182867/utah-jazz-at-detroit-pistons-game-preview-trey-burke-returns-to
Utah Jazz (2-4) @ Detroit Pistons (2-3)
The Palace of Auburn Hills â¢ Detroit, MI
4:00 pm MT â¢ TV (ROOT Sports); Radio (1280 AM / 97.5 FM)
Pistons Preview here -- Scouting Detroit here
Tonight the Utah Jazz start off their five game road trip up in my old stomping grounds against the 2014-11-09 15:44:0611/9: SLC Dunk- Utah Jazz at Detroit Pistons: Scouting Stan Van Gundy 's teamhttp://www.slcdunk.com/2014/11/9/7181645/utah-jazz-at-detroit-pistons-scouting-stan-van-gundy-s-team
... because I know none of you have watched the Pistons play this year ...
Tonight the Utah Jazz start off their five games in seven nights Eastern Conference road trip (of Doom). The first game is a late afternooner against the Detroit Pistons. A lot of things have changed since these tw2014-11-09 13:44:1411/7: Bucksketball.com- Brandon, Brandon, and 7.2: Bucks &#8211; Pistons previewhttp://www.bucksketball.com/2014/11/brandon-brandon-and-7-2-bucks-pistons-preview/
The theme for today is plus-minus rating. While the guys from the Bucksketball podcast (latest episode here) have rightly pointed out that the stat is virtually meaningless for any single game, we have reached the point in the season where a handful of games may beginning to reveal some larger trend2014-11-07 12:36:1511/5: Daily Knicks- Game 5 Preview: Knicks Take On Pistons At The Palacehttp://dailyknicks.com/2014/11/05/game-5-preview-knicks-take-pistons-palace/
After a loss against the Wizards at home that went from a five point lead at half to a decimating 15 point margin, the Knicks are starting their first three game road trip of the season tonight against the slumping Pistons at The Palace. The biggest headline involving the Pistons was the two-for-...2014-11-05 17:41:3411/3: isportsweb.com- Detroit Pistons: Week one reviewhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isportsweb/~3/oKp5r_XLEaM/
The Detroit Pistons lost all three of their games during the NBAâs opening week thanks to some horrendous shooting. Two of the losses came on the road at the hands of teams who werenât in the playoffs a season ago, so coach Stan Van Gundy is off to a rocky start, but he remains confident [&#82302014-11-03 16:43:3711/2: HoopsRumors- Second-Round Picks On NBA Rostershttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/11/second-picks-rosters.html
In today&#8217;s NBA, the value and importance of second-round draft picks is extremely high. With more and more teams trying to form trios of superstars, franchises need ways of filling out their rosters with inexpensive talent that has upside potential. This is one way way that second-rounders can2014-11-02 23:36:0110/31: Fully Clips- Blake Griffin on the Lakers: 'They're a dangerous team'http://fullyclips.com/2014/10/30/blake-griffin-lakers-theyre-dangerous-team/
After squeaking out a victory over the superstar-less Oklahoma City Thunder, the Los Angeles Clippers have their eyes set on the next opponent, a team Blake Griffin referred to as dangerous in tonight&#039;s post-game: the Los Angeles Lakers. Blake Griffin on the Lakers: &#34;They&#039;re a danger..2014-10-31 03:42:1710/30: Hoops Habit- Los Angeles Lakers: Could This Be Worst Season Ever?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/30/los-angeles-lakers-worst-season-ever/
The Los Angeles Lakers are stinking up the NBA already and Las Vegas is taking notice. Some big numbers stand out when looking at the Los Angeles Lakers this season, especially in context of their historic greatness. 67 seasons. 60 playoff appearances. 16 championships. And 29 wins. That&#38;...2014-10-30 13:41:4810/30: Hoops Habit- Fantasy Basketball: Waiver Wire Watchhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/30/fantasy-basketball-waiver-wire-watch/
With the draft aspect of fantasy basketball in the rearview mirror it&#039;s time to start looking forward. Monitoring the waiver wire is an important part to improving your roster. This is about potential permanent roster spots rather than streaming players. Here are some players to monitor for ...2014-10-30 09:40:1910/30: Red Rock Basketball.com- Fantasy Basketball Podcast Episode 93: Detroit Pistons Previewhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RedRockFantasyBasketball/~3/vHNLumgbuiQ/
In episode 93 of the Red Rock Fantasy Basketball Podcast,Â myself and RotoWire NBA Editor, Kyle McKeown (@RotoWireKyleNBA)Â delve into the Detroit Pistons&#8217;Â fantasy prospects. Kyle and I break down the nuts and bolts of the Stan Van Gundy hiring and what that means for fantasy, what happens in2014-10-30 06:43:4910/30: Lake Show Life- The Good, Bad, And Ugly From The Lakers First Two Gameshttp://lakeshowlife.com/2014/10/29/good-bad-lakers-first-two-games/
It has not been a great start for the 2015 season. With two blow out losses to two Western conference teams back to back, this could be a long season. However, the first two games have already revealed a lot about what this year&#039;s Laker team will be, for the good, and mostly, for the bad. Le...2014-10-30 02:42:2710/29: HoopsRumors- Dates That Teams Can Trade Offseason Signeeshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/10/trade-offseason-signees.html
The focus around the league will shift from free agency to trades after the regular season begins Tuesday, but several restrictions in the collective bargaining agreement figure to keep most swaps from taking place until several more weeks have passed. NBA teams are generally unable to trade any pla2014-10-29 20:36:0110/29: Lake Show Life- Lakers lose Julius Randle to injury, can't seem to stay healthyhttp://lakeshowlife.com/2014/10/28/lakers-lose-julius-randle-injury-cant-seem-stay-healthy/
Injuries in any sport are terrible. Just this past summer, we witnessed Paul George break his leg. Last year we saw Kobe Bryant and Derrick Rose get injured. We also have reigning MVP Kevin Durant injured. The Lakers as a team, however, can&#039;t seem to catch a break with injuries. In the fi...2014-10-29 03:42:1510/27: Hoops Habit- Detroit Pistons: 2014-15 Player By Player Guidehttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/27/detroit-pistons-2014-15-player-player-guide/
Introducing The 2014-15 Detroit Pistons With only two days remaining until the Detroit Pistons kick off their season on the road against the Denver Nuggets, you&#039;d be forgiven for expecting Detroit&#039;s starting lineup to be set in stone. New head coach Stan Van Gundy has a strong idea as to .2014-10-27 17:39:3510/27: Detroit Jock City- Detroit Pistons Central Division Forecast: Where Will They End Up?http://detroitjockcity.com/2014/10/27/detroit-pistons-central-division-preview/
Let me start off by saying this so we are all on the same page; The Detroit Pistons will not win an NBA championship this season. In factVegas insider has them at a 300/1 odds to win the championship and 125/1 odds just to win the Eastern Conference. Now that we have that out of the way, let us look2014-10-27 17:38:3610/23: Sports Unbiased- Los Angeles Lakers 2014-2015 Season Preview: Can Kobe Bryant Return to Glory?http://sportsunbiased.com/nba/36433/los-angeles-lakers-2014-2015-season-preview-can-kobe-bryant-return-to-glory/
The biggest questions surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers center around aging star Kobe Bryant and his comeback from last yearâs injury. Are the Lakers good enough to be a playoff team just a year after having a top-10 pick? Can Steve Nash play at his former MVP level or will he be suiting up in an2014-10-23 00:36:4610/20: Red Rock Basketball.com- Isaiah Thomas Joins The Suns â€” NBA Fans Say â€œHuh?â€http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RedRockFantasyBasketball/~3/jnvrNA10RyI/
There have been some wacky deals so far in the NBA offseason. Jodie Meeks for $19 million over three years. Ben Gordon for $9 million over two years. Channing Frye for $32 million over four years. Jordan Hill for $18 million over two years. But no single deal raised as big of a &#8216;WTF&#8217; tha2014-10-20 05:39:3310/18: HoopsRumors- Lakers Notes: Nash, Randlehttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/10/lakers-notes-randle.html
While the Pistons&#8217; acquisition of Jodie Meeks raised some eyebrows early in the offseason, the Lakers&#8217; dropoff in long distance shooting may prove his value. Mike Bresnahan of the Los Angeles TimesÂ notes that Los Angeles hasn&#8217;t hit a three-point shot in three straight preseason ga2014-10-18 19:35:3810/18: Hoops Habit- NBA Power Tankings: The League's 10 Biggest Losershttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/18/nba-power-tankings-leagues-10-biggest-losers/
The NBA season is less than two weeks away and excitement is already in the air. The San Antonio Spurs are looking to repeat for the first time, the Los Angeles Clippers and Oklahoma City Thunder want to finally break through with a title and the Cleveland Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls are hellbent on2014-10-18 10:37:5110/17: Hoops Habit- NBA Trade Rumors: Chase Budinger On The Move?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/17/nba-trade-rumors-chase-budinger-move/
The latest NBA Trade Rumors have Chase Budinger on the market Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports provided us with the latest NBA trade rumors pertaining to Chase Budinger, the small forward currently of the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 26-year-old sharpshooter has fallen out of favor and with the li.2014-10-17 13:39:0110/16: HoopsRumors- Wolves Shopping Chase Budinger?http://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/10/wolves-shopping-budinger.html
3:58pm: The Wolves have gotten a few inquiries on a number of players, including Budinger, Darren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN Twin Cities tweets. Wolfson also adds that his sources tell him the team isn&#8217;t actively shopping Budinger at this time. 3:49pm: The Timberwolves are shopping Chase Budinger, A2014-10-16 17:35:4810/16: The Hoops Manifesto- 2014/15 Los Angeles Lakers: Rising Uphttp://hoopsmanifesto.com/articles/basketball/201415-los-angeles-lakers-rising-up.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=201415-los-angeles-lakers-rising-up
It&#8217;s that magical time of year in the NBA, when hope springs eternal and all teams think that the upcoming season will be their best ever. While some teams will surely be rising up, the same amount will be rising down, with the rest floating along treading water (rising sideways). Since we at 2014-10-16 16:35:2910/16: Sports Injury Alert- Pistons Injury Update: Jodie Meeks out 8 weeks due to lower backhttp://www.sportsinjuryalert.com/2014/10/pistons-injury-update-jodie-meeks-out-8.html
The Detroit Pistons defeated the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday by the score of 104-84. The win improved the Pistons to 3-1 on the preseason. The 84 points allowed was a good for for the Pistons, who struggled last season on defense that allowed nearly 105 points per game. On the injury front, Jodie2014-10-16 06:36:1010/15: HoopsRumors- NBA Players Who Changed Conferenceshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/10/players-changed-conferences.html
The Western Conference has been the stronger half of the NBA for more than a decade, and the split couldn&#8217;t have been much more profound last season. The Suns finished out of the playoffs in the West with a record that would have tied for third-best in the East. Still, there&#8217;s evidence t2014-10-15 17:35:4010/15: Hoop Files- Defining Success: Detroit Pistonshttp://hoopfiles.com/nba/2014/10/defining-success-detroit-pistons/
Each team enters the season with varying expectations based on the talent on their roster, where they are in their team building cycle, and the delusions of management and fans. Prior to the start of the season Iâll look at what would need to happen for each team to call their regular season a suc2014-10-15 10:36:5210/15: Hoops Habit- Detroit Pistons: The Impact Of Jodie Meeks' Injuryhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/15/detroit-pistons-impact-jodie-meeks-injury/
When the Detroit Pistons signed Jodie Meeks as a free agent this summer, a lot of eyebrows were raised. Meeks was coming off two solid years with the Lakers, yet no one thought he would fetch quite as much as the three-year, $19 million deal that Detroit forked up for him. The move was somewhat j...2014-10-15 09:38:1010/14: HoopsRumors- Pistons Notes: Meeks, Trades, Monroehttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/10/pistons-trades-monroe.html
The relative weakness of the Eastern Conference and the strength of Stan Van Gundy&#8216;s coaching are among the reasons that some, including Zach Lowe of Grantland, have predicted that the Pistons will make the playoffs this season. Still, health will be key, and Detroit has already absorbed a pun2014-10-14 15:35:4310/14: The Hoops Manifesto- 2014/15 Detroit Pistons: Rising Uphttp://hoopsmanifesto.com/articles/basketball/201415-detroit-pistons-rising-up.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=201415-detroit-pistons-rising-up
(Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports) It&#8217;s that magical time of year in the NBA, when hope springs eternal and all teams think that the upcoming season will be their best ever. While some teams will surely be rising up, the same amount will be rising down, with the rest floating along treading water (r2014-10-14 10:35:1810/13: Baller Mind Frame- NBA Season Preview: Central Division Previewhttp://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/10/13/nba-season-preview-central-division-preview/
The Baller Mind Frame Staff got together and gave their thoughts on the various NBA divisions as part of our NBA Season Preview. Here&#8217;s what we think about the Central Division. MOST IMPORTANT PLAYER STEVEN KUBITZA: Kevin Love. I stated in my preview of the Cleveland Cavaliers that Kevin Loveâ2014-10-13 13:40:5610/13: Hoops Habit- Detroit Pistons: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope's Injury Setbackhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/13/detroit-pistons-kentavious-caldwell-popes-injury-setback/
It may only still be preseason, but unfortunately that hasn&#039;t stopped the injury news from building up around the NBA. The news of Kevin Durant&#039;s fractured foot was undoubtedly the biggest of Sunday&#039;sinjury bulletins, but Detroit Pistons fans will be hoping they&#039;re not about t...2014-10-13 10:38:2910/10: Hoops Habit- Los Angeles Lakers: Xavier Henry's Returnhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/10/los-angeles-lakers-xavier-henrys-return/
The Los Angeles Lakers got off to a good start in Monday&#8217;s preseason victory against the Denver Nuggets, 98-95. Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash looked healthier than they have since last season, and both rookies Julius Randle and Jordan Clarkson had good moments. Ed Davis also showed why he was one2014-10-10 11:38:2710/8: Baller Mind Frame- NBA Season Preview: Detroit Pistons Team Previewhttp://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/10/08/nba-season-preview-detroit-pistons-team-preview/
Last Yearâs Record:Â 29 &#8211; 53 Key Losses:Â Chauncey Billups, Rodney Stuckey Key Additions:Â Stan Van Gundy, Jodie Meeks, Caron Butler, D.J. Augustin What significant moves were made during the offseason? The team&#8217;s largest acquisition was a solid coach. Stan Van Gundy will hopefully pu2014-10-08 21:40:0110/8: Lake Show Life- Lakers News: Byron Scott wants Lakers shooting less threeshttp://lakeshowlife.com/2014/10/08/lakers-news-byron-scott-wants-lakers-shooting-less-threes/
Under Mike D&#039;Antoni, the Lakers broke franchise records for three-point shooting. Byron Scott wants those days to be long gone. Scott wants the purple and gold to be shooting, at most, 15 threes a night, a stark contrast from the days under D&#039;Antoni when the Lakers averaged nearly do...2014-10-08 15:39:0110/7: HoopsRumors- Players Who Inked Deals That Run Through 2016http://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/10/veterans-signed-through.html
LeBron James and agent Rich Paul appear to have won the slight gamble they took when they let the Cavs sign James for just two years, with a player option after year one, rather than take a full four-year maximum contract. The new TV contractsÂ are vastly more lucrative than the ones currently in ef2014-10-07 12:36:1810/6: Dunking with Wolves- NBA Team Preview: Detroit Pistonshttp://dunkingwithwolves.com/?p=15731
Dunking With Wolves iscounting down NBA Team Previews from the worst to the best. The Detroit Pistonsare ranked #20. The Detroit Pistons have been the flagship of mediocrity for a while now -- seemingly since current Timberwolves boss Flip Saunders took them to three consecutive Eastern Conferenc...2014-10-06 19:38:4510/3: Pelican Debrief- Tale of the Tape: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Detroit Pistonshttp://pelicandebrief.com/2014/10/03/tale-tape-new-orleans-pelicans-vs-detroit-pistons/
Plenty of things can, and probably will, changebefore the New Orleans Pelicans travel to Detroit in Januaryfor the first of two contestsbetween the Pelicans and Pistons during the 2014-2015 season. That doesn&#8217;t mean that it isn&#8217;t too early to take an early look at how the two teams match2014-10-03 12:40:5310/1: Hoops Habit- Los Angeles Lakers: 2014-15 Season Previewhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/01/los-angeles-lakers-2014-15-season-preview/
Members of the Hollywood community experienced a slight switch to their activities last season. They were still electrified to visit Staples Center ... but it wasn&#039;t for the Los Angeles Lakers. It turned into excitement for the Clippers, the franchise that&#039;s always had the second-rate repu2014-10-01 10:39:479/30: Red Rock Basketball.com- Fantasy Basketball Podcast Episode 93: Detroit Pistons Previewhttp://redrockbasketball.com/fantasy-basketball/fantasy-basketball-podcast-episode-93-detroit-pistons-preview/
In episode 93 of the Red Rock Fantasy Basketball Podcast,Â myself and RotoWire NBA Editor, Kyle McKeown (@RotoWireKyleNBA)Â delve into the Detroit Pistons&#8217;Â fantasy prospects. Kyle and I break down the nuts and bolts of the Stan Van Gundy hiring and what that means for fantasy, what happens in2014-09-30 11:40:319/29: Sir Charles In Charge- Detroit Pistons 2014-15 NBA Season Primerhttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/09/29/detroit-pistons-2014-15-nba-season-preview/
NBA Preview: Detroit Pistons 2013-14 record: 29-53 2013-14 MVP:Andre Drummond-- 13.5 points, 13.2 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game Three Things I Think I Know... Andre Drummond will crack the almost impossible 15 rebounds a games plateau next season. Josh Smith won&#039;t improve, b...2014-09-29 10:38:279/25: Hoops Habit- Los Angeles Lakers: Wayne Ellington's Potential Rolehttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/09/25/los-angeles-lakers-wayne-ellingtons-potential-role/
With the recent news that Wayne Ellington has signed a veteran minimum deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, the team&#039;s backcourt becomes a bit more crowded and cloudy as the dog days of summer melt away. With a solid amount of swingmen already on the roster, there will be legitimate competition...2014-09-25 10:39:449/24: HoopsRumors- 2014/15 Expanded Roster Countshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/09/expanded-roster-counts.html
With training camps set to begin shortly, teams are still shuffling their rosters and players are still being added to fill any remaining spots. It can be difficult to keep track as there tends to be a flurry of activity this time of year as many players will be brought in for a look on [&#8230;]2014-09-24 19:35:449/24: LA Sports Hub- Lakers Sign Shooting Guard Wayne Ellington...the Next Jodie Meeks?http://lasportshub.com/2014/09/24/lakers-sign-shooting-guard-wayne-ellington/
In what was probably the least news-worthy free agent transaction consummated in recent franchise history, the Los Angeles Lakers announced on Monday that they had signed 26-year-old shooting guard Wayne Ellington. Ellington played in 45 games for the Dallas Mavericks during the 2013-14 season, aver2014-09-24 12:37:499/22: Lake Show Life- Lakers Agree To Deal With Wayne Ellingtonhttp://lakeshowlife.com/2014/09/22/lakers-agree-to-deal-with-wayne-ellington/
The search for another wing player is over. Michael Beasley won&#039;t be the guy. The Lakers have signed Wayne Ellington. https://twitter.com/Lakers/status/514181810796785664 Wayne Ellington is a shooting guard from North Carolina. Draftexpress.com lists Wayne Ellington officially at 6&#039;4...2014-09-22 21:38:289/22: Lake Show Life- The Lakers Sign Wayne Ellingtonhttp://lakeshowlife.com/2014/09/22/lakers-sign-wayne-ellington/
The search for another wing player is over. Michael Beasley won&#039;t be the guy. The Lakers signed Wayne Ellington. https://twitter.com/Lakers/status/514181810796785664 Wayne Ellington is a shooting guard from North Carolina. Draftexpress.com lists Wayne Ellington...2014-09-22 19:38:239/22: Hoops Habit- Detroit Pistons: Strengths And Weaknesses As Season Nearshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/09/22/detroit-pistons-strengths-weaknesses-season-nears/
The Detroit Pistons had a terrible season last year, but there seems to be no doubt that there will at least be a different feel to their play this year. Whether that&#039;s going to result in any significant improvement in terms of results is up for debate, but in all honesty, not looking like last2014-09-22 11:38:369/14: Hoops Habit- Detroit Pistons: 2014-15 Season Previewhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/09/14/detroit-pistons-2014-15-season-preview/
TheDetroit Pistons may have a more impressive recent history than most other NBA franchises, but that hasn&#039;t stopped them from being mired in mediocrity for the past couple of seasons. With plenty of cap space burning a hole in their pocket, last summer was supposed to be the beginning of th...2014-09-14 10:37:419/10: HoopsRumors- Pistons Notes: Bower, Butler, Meekshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/09/pistons-butler-meeks.html
Chauncey Billups might not be headed for the Hall of Fame, as a majority of Hoops Rumors readers who voted in Tuesday&#8217;s poll believe, but he&#8217;ll remain a Pistons icon, and his retirementÂ serves as further notice of the changing times in Detroit. The 2013/14 season was the last with the o2014-09-10 13:35:599/3: Hoops Habit- Los Angeles Lakers: The Changing Roles of Nick Younghttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/09/03/los-angeles-lakers-nick-young/
One player achieves the difficult measure of being underrated and overrated at the same time. Nick Young, born and bred in Southern California, found a niche he&#039;s comfortable with. Unfortunately for his charisma and re**** he&#039;s been considered a shot-lover and questionable talent. The2014-09-03 19:37:568/27: HoopsRumors- Central Notes: Love, Meeks, Buckshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/08/central-notes-meeks.html
Kevin Love was unsurprisingly an early topic of conversation between Cavs GM David Griffin and new coach David Blatt, as Tim Warsinskey of the Star Tribune passes along. âKevin Love [is] a player who quite frankly fits us as well as any player possibly could,â Griffin said Tuesday. âThe very f2014-08-27 14:35:568/25: Hoops Habit- Detroit Pistons: What Now For Luigi Datome?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/08/25/detroit-pistons-now-luigi-datome/
When the Detroit Pistons announced the signing of Luigi Datome last summer, it was the cause of much excitement and intrigue. Detroit desperately needed a three-point shooter, and Datome was one of the most highly rated in Europe. Pistons fans were desperately hoping that they had picked up an unkno2014-08-25 11:38:248/25: Sir Charles In Charge- Detroit Pistons: Why They Hit The Shooting Market Hardhttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/08/25/detroit-pistons-hit-shooting-market-hard/
I have previously criticized the Detroit Pistons for handing over $19 million to Jodie Meeks, and I remain skeptical of the signing, but taking a look back to last season, and you see why Detroit was in dire need to add players who&#039;d stretch the floor this upcoming season. Their four bes...2014-08-25 11:38:168/24: Hoops Habit- Atlanta Hawks: 2014 Preseason Previewhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/08/24/atlanta-hawks-2014-preseason-preview/
A Guide To the Hawks&#039; Preseason The Atlanta Hawks finally announced their preseason schedule on Friday, as preparation for the new season jumps up a level around the NBA. Before the season kicks off proper with an opening night visit to Toronto, the Hawks will play through a seven-game schedul.2014-08-24 11:38:148/19: Swarm and Sting- How the Charlotte Hornets Match Up Against: The Detroit Pistonshttp://swarmandsting.com/2014/08/19/charlotte-hornets-match-detroit-pistons/
Leading up to the start of the 2014 NBA season, Swarm and Sting will be pitting the Hornets head to head with every team in the Association every Tuesday and Thursday.In this edition, we match the Hornets up with theDetroit Pistons. 2013-14 Series: Charlotte swept Detroit, 3-0. Projected Start...2014-08-19 14:40:098/18: Detroit Jock City- Detroit Pistons Sign Free-Agents Aaron Gray and Cartier Martinhttp://detroitjockcity.com/2014/08/18/detroit-pistons-news-sign-free-agents-aaron-gray-cartier-martin/
The Detroit Pistons officially signed free agents Aaron Gray and Cartier Martin on Monday afternoon. The signings were originally announced in mid-July when the Pistons signed guard, Jodie Meeks -- per MLive.com. In addition to Meeks, Gray, and Martin, the Pistons also signed Caron Butler and D.J...2014-08-18 19:37:358/18: Sir Charles In Charge- NBA Offseason: SCIC Roundtable &#x2013; Part 3http://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/08/18/nba-offseason-scic-roundtable-part-3/
(Editor&#039;s Note: Special thanks to Staff WriterMorten Jensen who contributed greatly to this post with the generation of topics, compiling of information and structure.) With only a few hurdles until we can begin to talk NBA training camps and preseason games, the dog days of August are c...2014-08-18 10:38:278/17: Hoops Habit- Los Angeles Lakers: Wesley Johnson Benefiting In Hollywood?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/08/17/los-angeles-lakers-wesley-johnson/
Under Mike D&#039;Antoni last season, the Los Angeles Lakers were a catastrophe. They were begging for butchery on a nightly basis, allowing the second-most points of any team that hit the floor. Some opponents -- mainly the rival Clippers -- nearly broke the 150-point mark when they noticed purp...2014-08-17 17:38:058/13: The Sports Quotient- Edge Of Morrow: Why Anthony Morrow Is Underpaidhttp://thesportsquotient.com/nba/2014/8/12/edge-of-morrow-why-anthony-morrow-is-underpaid
This summer,&nbsp;Oklahoma City&nbsp;inked&nbsp;shooting guard Anthony Morrow to&nbsp;a three-year/$10 million contract. Morrow is a one-trick pony, but he does that trick extremely well; he&nbsp;shot 45% from deep last year, good for fifth in the league among players who both logged more than 15 m2014-08-13 16:40:398/13: HoopsRumors- Each Teamâ€™s Most Expensive Signinghttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/08/teams-expensive-signing.html
Teams take vastly different approaches when it comes to signing players. The Knicks made it a priority to re-sign Carmelo Anthony, even if it took the maximum salary to do so, as it nearly did. The Sixers are laying back in rebuilding mode, and they haven&#8217;t signed a single free agent so far. T2014-08-13 16:36:298/13: Hack-A-Shaq- 2013-2014 Lakers in Review: Frontcourthttp://hackashaq.blogspot.com/2014/08/2013-2014-lakers-in-review-frontcourt.html
Note: All grades are handed out according to preseason expectations vs. actual production.&nbsp;Small Forward: Nick Young17.9 PPG, 1.5 APG, 2.6 RPG, 2.5 WS, .067 WS/48 on 43.5% shooting and 38.6% shooting from deep. Grade: (B-)At first, I didn't really know how to grade Nick Young, as I seem to re2014-08-13 12:40:298/7: HoopsRumors- NBA Middle Class Dealshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/08/middle-class-deals.html
The NBA&#8217;s middle class might not be vanishing, but it is not robust. There has been no evidence of drastic change in the willingness of teams to hand out middle class deals over the past few years, as team sources and former interim players union executive director Ron Klempner told Grantland&2014-08-07 17:35:588/6: HoopsRumors- Pistons, Cartier Martin Agree To Dealhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/08/pistons-cartier-martin.html
AUGUST 6TH: The team has yet to announce the deal, but the signing has occurred, according to Eric Pincus of Basketball Insiders (Twitter link). JULY 14TH: It&#8217;ll be a minimum-salary contract, according to Vincent Goodwill of The Detroit News (Twitter link). JULY 2ND: The deal includes a second2014-08-06 21:36:018/6: Hoops Habit- Detroit Pistons: What Can Caron Butler Bring To The Table?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/08/06/detroit-pistons-can-caron-butler-bring-table/
The Detroit Pistons could not have looked much more disjointed last season. Their offense lacked coherence and flow, and more than anything else, there was a complete lack of spacing. Neither Maurice Cheeks or John Loyer could find a solution to the Pistons problems, and on the court, there was no r2014-08-06 10:38:548/5: Hack-A-Shaq- 2013-2014 Lakers in Review: Backcourthttp://hackashaq.blogspot.com/2014/08/2013-2014-lakers-in-review-backcourt.html
Note: All grades are handed out according to preseason&nbsp;expectations&nbsp;vs. actual production.&nbsp;Point Guard: Steve Nash6.8 PPG, 5.7 APG, 1.9 RPG, 0.1 WS, .017 WS/48 on 38.3% shooting and 33.3% shooting from deep. Grade: (Inc.)Remember when we were excited about trading for Steve Nash dur2014-08-05 23:40:028/5: Sir Charles In Charge- NBA Power Rankings: The Pacific Divisionhttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/08/05/nba-power-rankings-pacific-division/
I&#039;d like to say the Pacific division is wide-open, but I can&#039;t. This division belongs to the Clippers right now. Who thought that sentence would ever be true? With Lakers down and out for the time being, the Pacific division is kind of boring. I mean, the Clippers, Warriors, and ...2014-08-05 11:38:218/5: Hoops Habit- Detroit Pistons: 5 Bold Predictions For 2014-15http://hoopshabit.com/2014/08/05/detroit-pistons-5-bold-predictions-2014-15/
The Detroit Pistons are headed into an entirely brand new era fortheir franchise this coming season, and they are extremely excited with the potential that they have to get back into the playoffs. They have a very talented roster to go along with new head coach Stan Van Gundy, and with a very incons2014-08-05 09:39:138/4: Hoops Habit- Los Angeles Lakers: Early Starting Lineup Predictions For 2014-15http://hoopshabit.com/2014/08/04/los-angeles-lakers-early-starting-lineup-predictions-2014-15/
The Los Angeles Lakers are roughly two months away from tipping off their preseason schedule against the Denver Nuggets. We can finally look forward to this moment as a coach has been hired, the roster is rounding out, and the dog days of NBA summer have finally crept in. The questions are alm...2014-08-04 11:38:318/4: Pistons Palace- New look Pistons need to be volume and clutch shootershttp://pistonpowered.com/2014/08/04/new-look-detroit-pistons-need-volume-clutch-shooters/
Long range shooting might be more valuable in the NBA than it ever has been before. Yet, it&#039;s still one of the toughest parts of the offensive game to correlate to winning. Last season, the San Antonio Spurs had the best three point percentage in the league. The NBA champions turned solid...2014-08-04 08:38:557/31: Hack-A-Shaq- There's a lot to be excited about next yearhttp://hackashaq.blogspot.com/2014/07/theres-lot-to-be-excited-about-next-year.html
As bad as the Lakers were last year (and they were terrible last year, finishing with the second worst Win/Loss percentage in franchise history with an awful 32.9%), there were still flashes of excitement here and there, mostly in the beginning of the season, where they were 13-13 at one point, beli2014-07-31 12:41:357/31: Sir Charles In Charge- NBA Power Rankings: The Central Divisionhttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/07/31/nba-power-rankings-central-division-14550/
After a hectic all around offseason for the entire Eastern Conference, the Central Division definitely underwent the biggest of facelifts. While the Indiana Pacers returned back to the pack a bit, with the loss of Lance Stephenson, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls defin...2014-07-31 10:38:437/29: Hack-A-Shaq- Steve Nash Wants to Return to the Lakershttp://hackashaq.blogspot.com/2014/03/steve-nash-wants-to-return-to-lakers.html
Just retire.Let's get this out of the way now: Steve Nash has been absolutely terrible in a Lakers uniform. I don't care that Nash had a semi decent first season, in which he only played 50 games, or that he shot well during the first year here; he has still been nothing like the player the Lakers 2014-07-29 10:41:057/29: Hack-A-Shaq- 2013-2014 Lakers Mid-Season Review: Back Courthttp://hackashaq.blogspot.com/2014/02/2013-2014-lakers-mid-season-review-back.html
Point Guard: Steve Nash7.6 PPG, 4.7 APG, 1.7 RPG, -0.1 WS, -0.014 WS/48 on 30.6% shooting and 31.6% shooting from three point range. Grade: (Inc.)There isn't much to write about a player who has only played 10 games out of the 53 games the team has slogged through this year. And if you're keeping c2014-07-29 10:41:057/29: Hack-A-Shaq- Injury Update: 1/28/14http://hackashaq.blogspot.com/2014/01/injury-update-12814.html
As expected, most of the team's injured players underwent evaluations yesterday, with the exception of Kobe Bryant, who will see a doctor today. Surprisingly, there was some positive news on the injury front.Steve Nash: Nash has been sidelined for what seems like forever with a nerve root injury, 2014-07-29 10:41:057/29: Hack-A-Shaq- Injury Update: 1/23/14http://hackashaq.blogspot.com/2014/01/injury-update-12314.html
Ugly season.This train wreck of a season can't end fast enough. The Lakers are so badly injured, they don't have enough players to run their practices, using assistant coaches to fill out whatever spots are needed. Obviously, no team can go far with this many injuries. Here's what it looks like:Lake2014-07-29 10:41:057/29: Hack-A-Shaq- Lakers Were Missing Nick Young, Somehow Win http://hackashaq.blogspot.com/2014/01/lakers-were-missing-nick-young-somehow.html
So, on the day I didn't even bother to check what the score was at anytime during the game, the Lakers somehow pulled out a win over the Boston Celtics, 107-104 despite Rajon Rondo returning for Boston. The Lakers only had 9 players available and only one perimeter player available off of the bench2014-07-29 10:41:057/29: Hack-A-Shaq- The Lakers Are Dangerously Thin Everywherehttp://hackashaq.blogspot.com/2014/01/the-lakers-are-dangerously-thin.html
Quick question: Can anybody guess how many different players have started for the Lakers this year? If you guessed 13, you would be right, however that soon may be 14 with the news of&nbsp;Xavier Henry's knee injury and Kendall Marshall likely to replace him as the primary ball handler, not to men2014-07-29 10:41:057/27: HoopsRumors- Hoops Links: Durant, MCW, Meeks, Smarthttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/07/links-durant-meeks.html
On this date in 1993, Celtics star Reggie Lewis died after collapsing on a Brandeis University basketball court during practice. Lewis, who played six years for the C&#8217;s and earned an All-Star nod in 1991/92,Â was just 27 years old. Got a great basketball blog post that you want to see featured2014-07-27 21:36:027/24: Lake Show Life- Ed Davis: Julius Randle's Complementhttp://lakeshowlife.com/2014/07/24/ed-davis-julius-randles-complement/
Julius Randle has been covered on LakeShowLife for well over six months. It&#039;s fortunate that he was able to fall onto the Lakers&#039; laps as the #7 pick. Throughout his freshman season, he played well beside another great prospect, Willie Cauley-Stein. If Cauley-Stein declared for the draf...2014-07-24 11:41:167/24: HoopsRumors- Contract Details: LeBron, Deng, Carter, Gasolhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/07/contract-details-carter.html
The idea that the Cavs would trade LeBron James sometime during his two-year contract is outlandish, but just in case it happens, the deal includes a 15% trade kicker, according to Mark Deeks of ShamSports. Deeks has updated his salary database with plenty of new information on deals signed within t2014-07-24 11:35:527/22: Hoops Habit- Fixing The Detroit Pistonshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/07/22/fixing-detroit-pistons/
After splurging a combined $81 million on Brandon Jennings and Josh Smith in free agency last summer, the Detroit Pistons were looking to make a playoff push for the first time since the 2008-09 season. Things immediately started going horribly wrong as Josh Smith started jacking up 3s and Brandon J2014-07-22 11:38:347/18: Hoops Habit- NBA Power Rankings: San Antonio Spurs Still On Tophttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/07/18/nba-power-rankings-san-antonio-spurs-still-top/
Welcome to HoopsHabit.com&#039;s first NBA Power Rankings of the 2014-15 season&#33; We&#039;ve seen a lot of activity during the offseason, including stars in new places (James, LeBron) and other stars grabbing all the money to stay where they were (Bosh, Chris and Anthony, Carmelo). We&#039;ve got2014-07-18 14:39:067/18: Sir Charles In Charge- NBA Free Agency: Western Conference Rounduphttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/07/18/nba-free-agency-western-conference-roundup/
Since the start of NBA Free Agency, the Eastern Conference has experienced quite a shake-up while the Western Conference has seen some moves but nothing quite that major as what the East has experienced. Last season the Western Conference was a dog fight with as many as 10 solid teams fighting for t2014-07-18 11:38:297/18: Pistons Palace- What Do The Detroit Pistons Need To Keep Pace?http://pistonspalace.com/2014/07/18/detroit-pistons-need-keep-pace/
The Detroit Pistons have been busy this offseason adding quality players in free agency. Jodie Meeks, Caron Butler, Cartier Martin, Aaron Grey, and D.J. Augustin are solid additions. Are they enough though to stack up with the rest of the Central division? The Cavaliers added the first ove...2014-07-18 10:38:377/18: Sports Out West- Paging the Los Angeles Lakershttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/07/18/paging-the-los-angeles-lakers/
Is anyone else confused with the Los Angeles Lakers&#8217; offseason moves? The Lakers are off to another questionable start. First, the loss ofÂ Jodie Meeks. Meeks was arguably the only dynamic offensive threat for the Lakers. With the exception of the occasional Nick Young sighting, it was all Mee2014-07-18 08:35:547/18: Pistons Palace- Palace Picks: Grading the Pistons offseasonhttp://pistonspalace.com/2014/07/18/detroit-pistons-links-grading-the-pistons-offseason/
Every morning, Pistons Palace brings you the reading material you need before you start your day at the office. We bring you the morning&#8217;s Palace Picks &#8212; Detroit Pistons Links from across the web to get you ready for the day. It&#039;s finally Friday&#33; The weekend brings suspense on w2014-07-18 07:38:117/17: HoopsRumors- Arnovitz On Revenues, Lockout, Rockets, Suns, LeBronhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/07/arnovitz-revenues-rockets.html
While members of June&#8217;s coveted draft class have yet to wow executives in the NBA summer leagues, it hasn&#8217;t curbed the chatter among the league&#8217;s decision-makers in Las Vegas, writes ESPN&#8217;s Kevin Arnovitz. Arnovitz provides a plethora of big-picture issues being regularly dis2014-07-17 23:35:487/17: Sir Charles In Charge- NBA Free Agency: Eastern Conference Shake-uphttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/07/17/nba-free-agency-eastern-conference-shake-2/
NBA Free Agency officially began July 1 and it seems that the Eastern Conference has experienced the most changes. It starts with the Miami Heat who lost the best player in the NBA, LeBron James, to the Cleveland Cavaliers, however there have been many other notable changes in the East. With so many2014-07-17 10:38:207/17: numberFire- Is It Linsane to Think That Jeremy Lin Was a Good Pickup for the Los Angeles Lakers?https://www.numberfire.com/nba/news/2661/is-it-linsane-to-think-that-jeremy-lin-was-a-good-pickup-for-the-los-angeles-lakers
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Jorda2014-07-17 09:36:177/17: Pistons Palace- Report: Pistons and Kings revisit Josh Smith talkshttp://pistonspalace.com/2014/07/17/report-pistons-kings-revisit-josh-smith-talks/
Don&#039;t give up just yet on a possible trade that would send Josh Smith to the Kings. According to ESPN&#039;s Marc Stein, the Pistons and Kings have reopened trade talks for the power forward and according to his sources, are searching out a third team to make a trade possible. Stein says...2014-07-17 05:38:067/16: Hardwood Houdini- Boston Celtics: Fixing the Shooting Woeshttp://hardwoodhoudini.com/2014/07/16/boston-celtics-2/
[caption id=&#34;attachment_13915&#34; align=&#34;aligncenter&#34; width=&#34;850&#34;] Mar 12, 2014; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard/forward Jeff Green (8) walks off the court during the second quarter against the New York Knicks at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY ...2014-07-16 15:37:597/16: isportsweb.com- Detroit Pistons: Latest free agent additionshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isportsweb/~3/GV-JIgO3MiE/
The Detroit Pistons agreed to terms with two more free agents on Sunday night: point guard D.J. Augustin and small forward Caron Butler.Â These two join center Aaron Gray, who agreed to terms on July 8, as the latest additions for Detroit. Augustin, 26, who was obtained at a very cheap price conside2014-07-16 14:40:087/16: HoopsRumors- Pacers Eye Rodney Stuckeyhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/07/pacers-rodney-stuckey.html
The Pacers have &#8220;serious interest&#8221; in Rodney Stuckey as they seek to replace Lance Stephenson, reports Marc Stein of ESPN.com (Twitter link). The Pacers reportedly reached outÂ to Rodney Stuckey in the first two days of free agency, but they were nonetheless without plansÂ to pursue him.2014-07-16 14:35:517/16: Hoops Habit- Detroit Pistons: What Do Caron Butler, D.J. Augustin Bring?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/07/16/detroit-pistons-caron-butler-d-j-augustin-bring/
The Detroit Pistons&#039; summer of change continued to move at a breakneck pace this week with the signings of Caron Butler and D.J. Augustin. Having taken over in his dual role of coaching and basketball operations, it was clear Stan Van Gundy wanted to put his own stamp on the team, and that...2014-07-16 10:38:257/14: HoopsRumors- Eastern Notes: Humphries, Meeks, Pattersonhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/07/eastern-humphries-patterson.html
Free agent Kris Humphries is still open to returning to the Celtics, writes Ben Rohrbach of WEEI 93.7 FM. Humphries said, âI could definitely see it. My agent handles most of the stuff with free agency. Weâll see what happens. I definitely could see it. I played out last year and didnât look t2014-07-14 23:35:507/14: Pistons Palace- Stan Van Gundy is turning losing into shootershttp://pistonspalace.com/2014/07/14/stan-van-gundy-turning-losing-shooters/
Heading into the free agency period, Stan Van Gundy made one thing clear. His Pistons squad needed to get better at shooting the basketball. Van Gundy floated the idea of adding a shooting coach. He scoured through hours of tape to find out if the players he had on his roster could make up for th...2014-07-14 13:39:567/14: Sir Charles In Charge- NBA Offseason: Projecting Lineup Position Battleshttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/07/14/nba-offseason-projecting-lineup-position-battles/
While there are the Lebron James&#039;, Kobe Bryant&#039;s, and Kevin Durant&#039;s of the NBA, there are also those that don&#039;t have it as easy. There are many players going head-to-head and will do everything they can to fight, with whoever is playing the same position as them, for a coveted s2014-07-14 13:39:227/12: Red Rock Basketball.com- Isaiah Thomas Joins The Suns &#8212; NBA Fans Say &#8220;Huh?&#8221;http://redrockbasketball.com/fantasy-basketball/isaiah-thomas-joins-suns-nba-fans-say-huh/
There have been some wacky deals so far in the NBA offseason. Jodie Meeks for $19 million over three years. Ben Gordon for $9 million over two years. Channing Frye for $32 million over four years. Jordan Hill for $18 million over two years. But no single deal raised as big of a &#8216;WTF&#8217; tha2014-07-12 01:39:067/9: Hoops Habit- Detroit Pistons: Aaron Gray Signed As Backup Centerhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/07/09/detroit-pistons-aaron-gray-signed-backup-center/
Having already secured deals for Jodie Meeks and Cartier Martin, Aaron Gray became the Pistons&#039; third signing of theirbusyfree agency to date. Andre Drummond is Detroit&#039;s prized asset, and yet they went through all of last season without a true backup to him. The signing of Gray fills t...2014-07-09 09:38:117/8: Beale Street Bears- Memphis Grizzlies interested in Brian Robertshttp://bealestreetbears.com/2014/07/08/memphis-grizzlies-interested-brian-roberts/
The Grizzlies have reportedly expressed interest in former Pelicans point guard Brian Roberts. https://twitter.com/MikeAScotto/status/486513978311323648 Roberts is coming off of a decent year while scoring 9.4 points per game. He can score reasonably well, but he is...2014-07-08 21:40:097/8: Pistons Palace- Pistons need to make moves to solidify rosterhttp://pistonspalace.com/2014/07/08/pistons-need-make-moves-solidify-roster/
Heading into Summer League, it seemed like the Pistons would have a coupleof roster spots open for top performing non-roster players to compete for in camp. Hopefuls DeAndre Liggins, Brian Cook, Chris Watford and Damion James all seemed like possible contributors off the bench. Now, after the ...2014-07-08 16:38:297/8: The Sixer Sense- 2014 NBA Free Agency: The Case for Anthony Morrowhttp://thesixersense.com/2014/07/08/2014-nba-free-agency-case-marvin-williams/
It&#039;s no secret that the Sixersneed help scoring the basketball, aslast season it was down right awful at times watching the team struggle to score. The 76ers led the league in pace, which means they had the fastest scoring pace and amount of possessionsper game. Outside of rookie Hollis Thompso2014-07-08 11:38:397/7: The Smoking Cuban- Big Hole at Small Forward for Maverickshttp://thesmokingcuban.com/2014/07/07/big-hole-small-forward-mavericks/
So far this wait-and-see NBA offseason the Mavericks have made two impact moves sandwiching the re-signing of &#34;Dat Dood&#34; Dirk. One came the day before the NBA Draft and one coming twodays before your eyes laid on this piece of athletic literature. Almost two weeks ago the Dallas Maveric...2014-07-07 17:40:087/7: The Smoking Cuban- Mavericks: Why Not Jameer Nelson?http://thesmokingcuban.com/2014/07/07/why-not-jameer/
The Mavericks struck early this offseason, pulling off a trade with the Knicks to bring Tyson Chandler back to Dallas, giving them the rim protection that was severely lacking last season, despite the best efforts of Samuel Dalembert. However, sending Jose Calderon away in the same trade leaves the 2014-07-07 15:40:127/7: Pistons Palace- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope shines at Orlando Summer Leaguehttp://pistonspalace.com/2014/07/07/kentavious-caldwell-pope-shines-orlando-summer-league/
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is teaching a lesson to Piston fans that thought after one season that he would only project as a solid defensive player with some offensive game. Anyone who thought the Pistons made a mistake by passing up Trey Burke with the 8th pick of the 2013 NBA Draft has been put...2014-07-07 12:38:587/7: Lake Show Life- Jordan Farmar signs with Los Angeles Clippershttp://lakeshowlife.com/2014/07/07/jordan-farmar-signs-los-angeles-clippers/
In news that caught many Lakers fans by surprise, point guard Jordan Farmar signed with the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday. The two-year deal will be worth just over $4 million dollars. https://twitter.com/BA_Turner/status/485915703820566528 Farmar returned to Los Angeles last year, turning do...2014-07-07 11:39:437/7: Hoops Habit- Detroit Pistons: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Summer League Star?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/07/07/detroit-pistons-kentavious-caldwell-pope-summer-league-star/
First and foremost, it&#039;s not very wise to jump to conclusions based off of a couple of Summer League games. The games can lack any real coherence, appearing to be a collection of poorly judged decisions and forced shots, while of course, the competition level also need to be considered. Sayi...2014-07-07 09:38:037/6: Fully Clips- Jordan Farmar on the Lakers: 'They didn't want to commit to me'http://fullyclips.com/2014/07/06/jordan-farmar-lakers-didnt-want-commit/
Cap space is the most prized possession in Los Angeles at the moment. In the Lakers attempt to acquire megastars in LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony, eachavailable dollar grows in importance. But in this same process, the Lakers are stalling out smaller talent in this chase, mainly players whom t...2014-07-06 23:38:337/6: Hoop Files- What Is Lance Stephenson Worth?http://hoopfiles.com/nba/2014/07/what-is-lance-stephenson-worth/
So far the free agency market has been fairly active, with teams not hesitating to spend money on mid-tier players while the heavy hitters wait on Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James to make their decisions. Numerous bit players have managed to secure multi-year deals with good money. You would expect 2014-07-06 22:36:057/6: HoopsRumors- Week In Review: 6/30/14 â€“ 7/6/14http://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/07/review-63014-7614.html
In their meeting earlier this week, Knicks president Phil Jackson told Carmelo Anthony he can have the teamâs maximum 5-year, $129MM contract if he wishes. However, thereâs a distinct possibility Anthony will still decide to take a little less than the max. Â By all accounts, the Knicks appear t2014-07-06 17:35:417/6: LakersSpin- What Carmelo Anthony signing with the Lakers would mean for Horace Grant, Karl Malone, Brian Shaw and John Salleyhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LakersSpin/~3/St0zP39wD40/what-carmelo-anthony-signing-with.html
With Chris Kaman headed to the Trail Blazers and Jodie Meeks to the Pistons, I projected the Lakers to be $23,998,667 over the salary cap.So, how is Los Angeles in the race for Carmelo Anthony?Free agents continue to count against the salary cap until they sign â either with their current team or2014-07-06 16:35:597/6: HoopsRumors- Eastern Notes: Anthony, Bucks, Meekshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/07/eastern-anthony-meeks.html
The Lakers interest in Carmelo Anthony could possibly help the Bulls acquire the free agent forward, writes K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune. Johnson opines that the presence of a third serious contender could make the Knicks more amenable to a sign-and-trade deal for Anthony if they are unable t2014-07-06 14:35:447/5: Pelican Debrief- 2014 Free Agency Bargain Hunting: Brandon Rushhttp://pelicandebrief.com/2014/07/05/2014-free-agency-bargain-hunting-brandon-rush/
One of the toughest things to do with the 2014 NBA free agency class at the moment is find bargains. While teams wait for the stars to decide where they want to finish their careers role players like Jodie Meeks and C.J. Miles are cashing in and getting contracts that were higher than anyone could h2014-07-05 13:39:147/5: Pistons Palace- Pistons Orlando Summer League: Five non-roster players to watchhttp://pistonspalace.com/2014/07/05/pistons-orlando-summer-league-five-non-roster-players-watch/
This year&#039;s Orlando Summer League will be an interesting one for the Pistons. Not often does a team go into play without a June draft pick on the roster. This year, the focus will be on second year players trying to etch out their spot on the roster. It will also be a prime opportunity for n...2014-07-05 07:38:157/4: Hoops Habit- Utah Jazz: 2 Main Questions The Jazz Face In Free Agencyhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/07/04/utah-jazz-2-main-questions-jazz-face-free-agency/
The last couple of days the Utah Jazz have been all over the NBA free agency news and not for signing anyone to the team. The big news had to do with Gordon Hayward, who was visiting the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday. The day started with news that the Cavs were going to offer Hayward a max offe...2014-07-04 09:38:077/4: The Smoking Cuban- Dallas Mavericks Face Free Agency Dilemmahttp://thesmokingcuban.com/2014/07/04/dallas-mavericks-face-free-agency-dilemma/
After bringing back their 2011 defensive anchor, Tyson Chandler, the bar was raised for the Dallas Mavericks this free agency. Prior to locking up Dirk Nowitzki for three more seasons, the Mavericks entered the offseason with around $26 million in cap space to play around with. Now with Nowitzki ...2014-07-04 03:38:507/3: Pelican Debrief- Report: Anthony Morrow Drawing Interest From Contendershttp://pelicandebrief.com/2014/07/03/report-anthony-morrow-drawing-interest-contenders/
Three days into free agency things unexpectedly continue to be quiet in regards to the Pelicans signing anyone but news is emerging that makes the return of shooting specialist Anthony Morrow less and less likely. Name of one target Miami is trying to secure for LeBron has emerged: Sources say Heat.2014-07-03 18:38:597/3: Sun-N-Gun- Spencer Hawes, Channing Frye and the stretch big markethttp://valleyofthesuns.com/2014/07/03/spencer-hawes-channing-frye-stretch-big-market/
Along with the rest of the free agent market that&#039;s sputtered to a crawl as teams wait for LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony to sign is the unique market of stretch big men. This isn&#039;t like the depthless point guard market, where the deal the Toronto Raptors gave to Kyle Lowry starting a...2014-07-03 17:39:247/3: HoopsRumors- Heat Rumors: Ariza, Deng, Stephenson, Morrowhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/07/rumors-stephenson-morrow.html
What happens with the Heat this summer will prove pivotal to teams around the league, and while LeBron James largely holds the keys, team president Pat Riley isn&#8217;t sitting idly as he attempts to improve the roster with the hope his star returns. Here&#8217;s the latest from South Beach: The He2014-07-03 17:36:047/3: The Smoking Cuban- Fan Post: Maybe Bad contracts Aren't So Bad For NBAhttp://thesmokingcuban.com/2014/07/03/fan-post-maybe-bad-contracts-arent-bad-nba/
ByBrian Gilbreath As day three of NBA Free Agency period is upon us. The conventional wisdom that the big fish would set the market has been proven wrong. Not only have the middle (and lower) tier free agents signed deals earlier than expected, but also for more than expected. It would only makes...2014-07-03 15:39:287/3: Hoops Habit- Detroit Pistons: A Busy Start To Free Agencyhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/07/03/detroit-pistons-busy-start-free-agency/
Pistons Load Up On Shooters The Detroit Pistons were always going to be active during free agency with a new regime in place in the front office. Still, it&#039;s perhaps a little surprising just how quickly the Pistons have set about doing their business. Stan Van Gundy definitely has a type, a...2014-07-03 13:38:167/3: SLC Dunk- NBA Free Agency 2014 Rumor: Utah Jazz among teams interested in Kent Bazemorehttp://www.slcdunk.com/nba-free-agency/2014/7/3/5867795/nba-free-agency-2014-rumor-kent-bazemore-utah-jazz
Is this real life?
Yesterday a number of sources suggested that Kent Bazemore has a number of potential suitors. The 25 year old guard is apparently garnering interest from the Atlanta Hawks, San Antonio Spurs, Phoenix Suns, Boston Celtics, Dallas Mavericks, Philadelphia 76ers, and the U2014-07-03 11:40:567/3: Red Rock Basketball.com- Blessed Are The Meeks, For They Shall Inherit&#8230; Detroit?http://redrockbasketball.com/fantasy-basketball/blessed-meeks-shall-inherit-detroit/
One of the surprise fantasy stars of last season had to be Jodie Meeks, then of the Los Angeles Lakers. It was a perfect storm for the fifth-year pro, thrust into the starting lineup with the injuries to Kobe Bryant as well as playing in an uptempo Mike D&#8217;Antoni offense, which would&#8217;ve b2014-07-03 06:39:057/3: Detroit Jock City- DJC Morning Drive: Detroit Pistons NBA Free Agency Editionhttp://detroitjockcity.com/2014/07/03/detroit-pistons-free-agency-links/
The Detroit Red Wings aren&#039;t the only ones trying to nab key free agents. The Detroit Pistons have been busy during NBA Free Agency this week and have made a couple of under the radar signings. Stan Van Gundy signed a couple of guards in Jodie Meeks and Cartier Martin this week loading up hi...2014-07-03 06:37:017/2: The Smoking Cuban- Mavs Free Agency: Don't Chase Devin Harrishttp://thesmokingcuban.com/2014/07/02/mavs-free-agency-dont-chase-devin-harris/
A lot of fairly mediocre guards (and Shaun Livingston) have gotten paid some unexpectedly hefty contracts early in this free agency. While I think Livingston is unquestionably worth his 3 year, $16 million contract, who saw Jodie Meeks getting 3 years and $19 million? Even more absurdly, the Orlando2014-07-02 21:39:047/2: HoopsRumors- Central Notes: Waiters, Monroe, Morrow, Buckshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/07/central-waiters-morrow.html
The Central Division has been a hub of activity again today, with the Pacers striking a trio of dealsÂ a day after the Pistons reached agreements with Jodie Meeks and Cartier Martin. Here&#8217;s the latest from the NBA&#8217;s busiest division in free agency so far: The Cavs aren&#8217;t actively s2014-07-02 18:35:467/2: Hoops Habit- What Does Patty Mills' Injury Mean For The San Antonio Spurs?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/07/02/patty-mills-injury-mean-san-antonio-spurs/
In Game 5 of the 2014 NBA Finals, Patrick Mills earned a moment that was long coming after a breakout season with the San Antonio Spurs. Coach Gregg Popovich said he never got much playing time before because &#34;he was a little fat ass&#34;; now the Australian backup point guard was raining down..2014-07-02 17:38:257/2: Ink on Indy- Pacers and Lance Stephenson at Impasse; Sign 2 Othershttp://inkonindy.com/2014/07/02/lance-stephenson-pacers-impasse-contract/
The Indiana Pacers and Lance Stephenson have been unable to agree on a new contract. Sources: L Stephenson &#38; Pacers at impasse. Indy offers 5 yrs/$44 mill. Lance wants more, will talk to others. Chi, LAL, Hornets interested. &#8212; Chris Broussard (@Chris_Broussard) July 2, 2014 Stephe...2014-07-02 16:36:517/2: Pelican Debrief- Free Agency Report: New Orleans Pelicans Have Reached Out To Anthony Morrowhttp://pelicandebrief.com/2014/07/02/free-agency-report-new-orleans-pelicans-reached-anthony-morrow/
With the market for shooters rapidly developing, the New Orleans Pelicans have reached out to Anthony Morrow in an effort to bring one of the league&#039;s best shooters back to New Orleans according to John Reid of NOLA.com. Pelicans have reached out to unrestricted free agent Anthony Morrow, acco.2014-07-02 15:39:487/2: HoopsRumors- And-Ones: Raptors, Mayo, Prince, Lin, Rivershttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/07/raptors-prince-rivers.html
I appeared Tuesday on WWL radio&#8217;s Sports Talk With Bobby Hebert and Deke Bellavia in New Orleans to discuss NBA free agency, and already the tenor of the market is taking shape. Lucrative deals for shooting guards Jodie Meeks, Avery Bradley and Ben Gordon have dominated headlines so far, and G2014-07-02 14:35:547/2: Hoops Habit- Indiana Pacers: Lance Stephenson Movie Not Enoughhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/07/02/indiana-pacers-lance-stephenson-movie-enough/
Much like the dichotomy of Lance Stephenson&#039;s promising potential and his ridiculous on-the-court antics last season, it appears Born Ready&#039;s contract situation isn&#039;t going over as smoothly as the Indiana Pacers would like. When Avery Bradley is getting paid $8 million a year and Jodi2014-07-02 13:38:157/2: Hoops Habit- Boston Celtics Re-Sign Avery Bradleyhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/07/02/boston-celtics-re-sign-avery-bradley/
The overlap in the Boston Celtics&#039; backcourt just got a little bit more noticeable. As Baxter Holmes of the Boston Herald originallyreported, free agent Avery Bradley and the Celtics have agreed to a new contract for the 23-year-old. Bradley&#039;s new contract is a four-year deal worth $32 ...2014-07-02 11:38:027/2: Pelican Debrief- Daily Debriefings: Jodie Meeks is the First Dominohttp://pelicandebrief.com/2014/07/02/daily-debriefings-jodie-meeks-first-domino/
The first day of free agency game and went yesterday and it was fairly quiet. There was lots of talk about Carmelo Anthony&#039;s meeting in Chicago and Marcin Gortat eventually signed a huge deal but the first player to agree to a contract was Jodie Meeks, just like we all expected. There will be m2014-07-02 10:39:197/2: Chowder and Champions- NBA Free Agency Primer: Day 1http://chowderandchampions.com/2014/07/02/nba-free-agency-primer-day-1/
Welcome to July 1st and to the official start of NBA Free Agency&#33; Shaun Livingston signed a three-year deal with the Golden State Warriors and here are some more happenings from day one around the NBA. Confirmed Acquisitions A bit of an outdated piece of news, Jason Kidd was &#34;traded...2014-07-02 10:37:437/2: Red Rock Basketball.com- Fantasy Basketball Podcast: Joel or Jo-el?http://redrockbasketball.com/fantasy-basketball/fantasy-basketball-podcast-joel-jo-el/
In episode 68 of the Red Rock Fantasy Basketball Podcast,Â I&#8217;m joined by Trent SkurrieÂ (@Skuzz23) and we break down last week&#8217;s NBA Draft as well the beginning of the free agency period, including the signings of Jodie Meeks and Shaun Livingston. We talk trades, both actual and hypothet2014-07-02 08:39:187/2: Sports Out West- Pistons agree to multi-year deal with Jodie Meekshttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/07/02/pistons-multi-year-deal-jodie-meeks/
The Los Angeles Lakers can cross off a possible returnÂ of Jodie Meeks to the team as he signed a three-year, $19.5 million deal on Tuesday with the Detroit Pistons, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPNLosAngeles.com. Meeks&#8217; new contract does not include any player or team options. Despite the 2014-07-02 08:35:567/1: Pelican Debrief- 2014 Free Agency Rumors: New Orleans Pelicans Have Interest in Troy Danielshttp://pelicandebrief.com/?p=7036
According to RealGM&#039;s Shams Charania the New Orleans Pelicans have shown some preliminary interest in Houston Rockets restricted free agent Troy Daniels. RFA Troy Daniels has suitors, including Mavs, Spurs, Grizzlies, Pelicans, league sources tell RealGM. Rockets want to re-sign playoff hero. .2014-07-01 20:38:277/1: HoopsRumors- Central Notes: â€˜Melo, Rose, Pistons, Buckshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/07/central-pistons-bucks.html
Some in the Bulls organization doubted their ability to sign Carmelo Anthony away from the Knicks going into their meeting with the star forward today, according to Ian Begley of ESPNNewYork.com, noting that the sentiment didn&#8217;t apply to all of the Bulls brass. Indeed, Nick Friedell of ESPNChi2014-07-01 18:35:417/1: Pistons Palace- Jodie Meeks signs 3 year $19 Million Deal with Pistonshttp://pistonspalace.com/2014/07/01/jodie-meeks-signs-3-year-19-million-deal-pistons/
Let the free agency shopping officially begin. Stan Van Gundy has swooped in and landed one of his top targets this off-season. Former Laker Guard Jodie Meeks will be making his way to Detroit after his signing clears on July 10th. According to Yahoo Sports Adrian Wojnarowski, Meeks is comin...2014-07-01 17:38:297/1: Hoops Habit- NBA Free Agency 2014: Jodie Meeks, Detroit Pistons Agreehttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/07/01/nba-free-agency-2014-jodie-meeks-detroit-pistons-agree/
According to a tweet by Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports, Jodie Meeks has agreed to a three-year, $19 million contract with the Detroit Pistons. He&#039;ll join Josh Smith, Brandon Jennings and Andre Drummond in hopes of improving upon a disappointing 29-53 record in 2013-14. Jodie Meeks has agre.2014-07-01 17:38:127/1: HoopsRumors- Pistons To Sign Jodie Meekshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/07/pistons-jodie-meeks.html
4:32pm: No options are involved as a part of the deal, tweetsÂ Dave McMenamin of ESPNLosAngeles.com. 3:53pm: The Pistons and Jodie Meeks have agreed on a three-year deal for more than $19MM, reports Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports (Twitter link). The two-guard leaves the Lakers to fill a need in2014-07-01 17:35:567/1: HoopsRumors- Pistons, Cartier Martin Agree To Dealhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/07/pistons-cartier-martin.html
The Pistons have struck a one-year deal with Cartier Martin, tweets Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports. The 29-year-old swingman spent most of last season with the Hawks, save for a pair of 10-day contracts with Chicago. It&#8217;s unclear just how much Martin will receive, but it seems likely to b2014-07-01 17:35:567/1: Sir Charles In Charge- NBA Free Agency: Top 5 Underrated Free Agentshttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/07/01/nba-free-agency-underrated/
NBA Free Agency Every year teams try to cash in on the big name free agents and totally forget about the other guys. Well, that same trend is happening again this season. Everyone is so focused on Carmelo Anthony, Miami&#8217;s Big 3, and Kevin Love that plenty of quality free agents are going un...2014-07-01 11:37:577/1: Sports Out West- 2014 NBA Free Agency: Lakers to meet with Carmelo Anthonyhttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/06/30/2014-nba-free-agency-lakers-to-meet-with-carmelo-anthony/
With the free agency period now underway, the Los Angeles Lakers wasted no time in reaching out to potential targets that included Carmelo Anthony, who they were able to set up a meeting with on Thursday, according to Ramona Shelburne of ESPNLosAngeles.com. The Lakers registered interest in Carmelo 2014-07-01 02:35:477/1: HoopsRumors- Los Angeles Rumors: LeBron, Melo, Meeks, Haweshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/07/angeles-rumors-lebron.html
The Clippers continue to have interest in LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony, sources tell Ramona Shelburne of ESPNLosAngeles.com (on Twitter). Â The Clips also placed calls to Luol Deng, Darren Collison, and Trevor Ariza tonight. Â The Clippers don&#8217;t have meetings scheduled with James or Anthon2014-07-01 02:35:426/30: Red Rock Basketball.com- Fantasy Basketball Podcast Episode 60: It&#8217;s Austin Rivers Time?http://redrockbasketball.com/fantasy-basketball/fantasy-basketball-podcast-episode-60-austin-rivers-time/
In episode 60 of the Red Rock Fantasy Basketball podcast, I talk about the banged up New Orleans Pelicans&#8217; backcourt and what that means for Austin Rivers as well as the return of a couple of key Rockets in Patrick Beverley and Dwight Howard. FanDuel Lineup For Sunday PG &#8211; Mike Conley PG2014-06-30 13:43:026/30: Pistons Palace- Palace Picks: Summer League and Free Agency Primerhttp://pistonspalace.com/2014/06/30/palace-picks-summer-league-free-agency-primer/
Every Morning, Pistons Palace brings you the reading material you need before you start your day at the office. We bring you the morning&#8217;s Palace Picks &#8212; Detroit Pistons Links from across the web to get you ready for the day. Palace Picks are back as we get ready for the official free...2014-06-30 11:38:566/27: The Smoking Cuban- Dallas Mavericks Offseason: Shooting Guard Optionshttp://thesmokingcuban.com/2014/06/27/dallas-mavericks-offseason-shooting-guard-options/
The offseason is upon us and the Dallas Mavericks as always will look to make a splash. Dirk Nowitzki is the only guarantee to be back of the Mavs&#8217; own free agents. Vince Carter, Shawn Marion, DeJuan Blair, Devin Harris, and Bernard James may have seen their last days in a Dallas uniform. With2014-06-27 23:38:506/26: numberFire- Can Julius Randle Be the Next Great Laker?https://www.numberfire.com/nba/news/2509/can-julius-randle-be-the-next-great-laker
There was a time when Julius Randle's name was floated around as a potential number-one pick, but the lowered expectations may benefit the below-the-rim stud.See More
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2014-06-26 21:35:486/25: Hoops Habit- Los Angeles Lakers: An Ode To Nick Younghttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/06/25/los-angeles-lakers-ode-nick-young/
[caption id=&#34;attachment_51363&#34; align=&#34;aligncenter&#34; width=&#34;590&#34;] Mar 30, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young (0) celebrates after a 3-point basket against the Phoenix Suns at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports[/captio...2014-06-25 12:38:366/20: Hoops Habit- Los Angeles Lakers: Nick Young Player Evaluationhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/06/20/los-angeles-lakers-nick-young-player-evaluation/
The season was brutal, but 27 wins in the Western Conference isn&#039;t as horrifying as one may think. Many believe Mike D&#039;Antoni overachieved with the roster he was presented. Add that to the tragedy of Kobe Bryant hitting the injury list again, and maybe you have a point. Someone on last ...2014-06-20 12:37:036/19: Sir Charles In Charge- 2014 NBA Draft Rumors: Buy or Sellhttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/06/19/2014-nba-draft-rumors-buy-sell/
NBA Draft Rumors During draft season in any sport rumors swirl on a daily basis. Some of them could be completely true, while others could simply be smoke and mirrors. We have seen some very interesting rumors reach the headlines already for next Thursday&#039;s NBA Draft. Some o...2014-06-19 10:37:466/5: HoopsRumors- Offseason Outlook: Los Angeles Lakershttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/06/offseason-outlook-angeles.html
Guaranteed Contracts Kobe Bryant ($23,500,000) Steve Nash ($9,701,000) Robert Sacre ($915,243) Options Nick Young ($1,227,985, Player)* Non-Guaranteed Contracts Kendall Marshall ($915,243) Free Agents / Cap Holds Pau Gasol ($20,250,143)** Jordan Hill ($6,650,000) Chris Kaman ($3,819,600) (Ron Harper2014-06-05 14:35:566/2: LA Sports Hub- NBA Free Agency: Who Should The Lakers Re-Sign?http://lasportshub.com/2014/06/02/nba-free-agency-los-angeles-lakers-re-sign/
The summer of 2014 ushers in a completely new experience for many Lakers fans. It starts with an unprecedented number of decisions the front office will have to make with eleven of its own players. Only twice before in the last 30 years did Los Angeles&#8217; premier NBA franchise miss the playoffs.2014-06-02 15:37:045/30: HoopsRumors- Offseason Outlook: Detroit Pistonshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/05/offseason-outlook-detroit-pistons-3.html
Guaranteed Contracts Josh Smith ($13,500,000) Brandon Jennings ($8,000,000) Will Bynum ($2,915,908) Kentavious Caldwell-Pope ($2,772,480) Andre Drummond ($2,568,360) Luigi Datome ($1,750,000) Kyle Singler ($1,090,000) Tony Mitchell ($816,482) Options Jonas Jerebko ($4,500,000, Player)* Chauncey Bill2014-05-30 14:35:545/29: Lake Show Life- NBA Rumors: Steve Nash, Carlos Boozer trade possible?http://lakeshowlife.com/2014/05/28/nba-rumors-steve-nash-carlos-boozer-trade-possible/
Since the beginning of this season, Lakers fans have long looked for a way to shed the contract of Steve Nash, who can hardly play multiple games in a week. While maybe not necessarily likely, Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders offered an intriguing opportunity to shed Nash&#039;s contract and get v2014-05-29 00:37:265/27: Behind the Buck Pass- Bucks Work Out Six Guard Prospectshttp://behindthebuckpass.com/2014/05/27/bucks-work-six-guard-prospects/
One week after learning they will pick second in the 2014 NBA Draft, the Bucks held their second official pre-draft workout at the Cousins Center on Tuesday. Milwaukee welcomed six shooting guard prospects: Jabari Brown (Missouri), Chris Crawford (Memphis), Drew Crawford (Northwestern), Joe Harri...2014-05-27 15:37:365/27: HoopsRumors- Offseason Outlook: Denver Nuggetshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/05/offseason-outlook-nuggets.html
Guaranteed Contracts Ty Lawson ($11,595,506) JaVale McGee ($11,250,000) Danilo Gallinari ($10,854,850) Wilson Chandler ($6,757,913) J.J. Hickson ($5,381,750) Timofey Mozgov ($4,650,000) Randy Foye ($3,000,000) Kenneth Faried ($2,249,768) Anthony Randolph ($1,825,359) Evan Fournier ($1,483,920) Optio2014-05-27 12:36:245/14: The Smoking Cuban- Dallas Mavericks Offseason: Shooting Guard Optionshttp://thesmokingcuban.com/2014/05/14/dallas-mavericks-offseason-shooting-guard-depth-options/
The offseason is upon us and the Dallas Mavericks as always will look to make a splash. Dirk Nowitzki is the only guarantee to be back of the Mavs&#8217; own free agents. Vince Carter, Shawn Marion, DeJuan Blair, Devin Harris, and Bernard James may have seen their last days in a Dallas uniform. W...2014-05-14 22:37:265/9: Lake Show Life- Top 10 Lakers Plays of the Season (w/GIFS)http://lakeshowlife.com/2014/05/09/top-10-lakers-plays-season-gifs/
10. Swaggy P spins, buries 3 We can never get enough of Swaggy P in a Lakers jersey, and early in the season he provided fans with a precursor to the excitement he would deliver with a pump fake, spin, dribble, fade-away three with a hand in his face. If this was a one-and-done for Nick Young, he s.2014-05-09 13:37:405/8: Thunderous Intentions- Thabo Sefolosha Proves Valuehttp://thunderousintentions.com/?p=13289
I criticized Scott Brooks for once again starting Thabo Sefolosha in game two. He was benched for game six and seven against the Memphis Grizzlies and has a miserable game one. Thabo is a defensive specialist and has was assigned with the task of checking J.J. Redick. He failed in game o...2014-05-08 14:37:355/7: Hoops Habit- Charlotte Bobcats: Free Agency Options http://hoopshabit.com/2014/05/07/charlotte-bobcats-free-agency-options/
The Charlotte Bobcats enjoyed a regular season where they were able to sneak up on people led by Al Jefferson and Kemba Walker. The NBA is league that catches on to patterns pretty quickly and Charlotte won&#8217;t be able to sneak up on teams again next season. They have to improve. Specifically...2014-05-07 09:37:315/2: numberFire- Mike D'Antoni: A Tale of Two Great Expectationshttps://www.numberfire.com/nba/news/2103/mike-d-antoni-a-tale-of-two-great-expectations
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The Pacific Division was highly competitive this season. Before the year, there were two teams projected to enter the playoffs &#8212; Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors. While only two teams did qualify, there were plenty of surprises and potential with the rest of the division. Each te2014-05-02 08:35:445/1: Sports Unbiased- Mike D&#8217;Antoni resigns as Los Angeles Lakers head coachhttp://sportsunbiased.com/nba/31867/mike-dantoni-resigns-as-los-angeles-lakers-head-coach/
BREAKING: Mike D&#8217;Antoni has resigned as Head Coach of the Lakers. http://t.co/YiiFWA6jl7 . pic.twitter.com/dC0OuHcO5K
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Mike D&#8217;Antoni had one year left on his contract and tried to get some affirmation on his future with the Lakers last w2014-05-01 07:36:374/29: Factory of Sadness- One Player the Cavs Could Trade For: Los Angeles Lakershttp://factoryofsadness.co/2014/04/29/one-player-cavs-trade-los-angeles-lakers/
The Cleveland Cavaliers off-season won&#039;t start for a little while but that doesn&#039;t stop us from looking forward to what could happen. We will look at every team in the NBA, starting from the worst record to the best, and one player from each team that the Cavs could trade...2014-04-29 15:37:124/27: Behind the Buck Pass- Player Review: Brandon Knighthttp://behindthebuckpass.com/2014/04/27/player-review-brandon-knight-2/
One offseason ago, the Bucks went through a whirlwind of prospective point guards before settling on Brandon Knight. An offer for Atlanta&#8217;s Jeff Teague meant the Brandon Jennings days were all but over, and a matched offer sheet by the Hawks meant Jennings would...2014-04-27 14:37:204/17: XN Sports- NBA Rumors: Who&#8217;s In, Who&#8217;s Out With With The Los Angeles Lakershttp://www.xnsports.com/2014/04/17/nba-rumors-whos-in-whos-out-with-with-the-los-angeles-lakers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nba-rumors-whos-in-whos-out-with-with-the-los-angeles-lakers
Sam Spiegelman looks at which players are likely to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers next season and which ones are headed elsewhere.
The post NBA Rumors: Who&#8217;s In, Who&#8217;s Out With With The Los Angeles Lakers appeared first on XN Sports.
2014-04-17 12:36:304/17: Lake Show Life- LSL Roundtable: End of Season Awardshttp://lakeshowlife.com/2014/04/17/lsl-roundtable-end-season-awards/
It was a tumultuous season with minimal moments for fans to be excited about. On top of being the most injured team in the league, this year&#039;s version of the Lakers have the dubious honor of being the worst team in franchise history since moving to LA. However, this mix and mat...2014-04-17 10:37:564/16: HoopsRumors- Los Angeles Rumors: Rivers, Bazemore, Nashhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/04/angeles-rivers-bazemore.html
Los Angeles has never seen an NBA season like this one. The Clippers won their franchise-record 57th game on Tuesday, while the Lakers areÂ in the mix for the fifth-worst record in the league. Here&#8217;s the latest on a pair of franchises that have switched places in recent years: The Clippers wil2014-04-16 14:36:124/15: Hoops Habit- Los Angeles Lakers: To Care or Not To Care About The Final Standings http://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/15/los-angeles-lakers-care-care-final-standings/
Win 25 games, fans enter hysteria. Win the 26th, teams gets scorned. The Los Angeles Lakers supplied fans with the ultimate &#34;are you kidding me&#34; moment on Monday evening, as they shoved the Utah Jazz further to the bottom of the Western Conference standings with a 119-104 victory. ...2014-04-15 16:37:234/15: Lake Show Life- Huge fourth quarter pushes Lakers past Jazzhttp://lakeshowlife.com/2014/04/14/huge-fourth-quarter-pushes-lakers-past-jazz/
With all the focus on lottery projections, ping pong balls, and percentages of getting the number one pick, neither team&#039;s fanbase was interested in a win Monday night. But a huge fourth quarter by the Lakers sent them to win 26 and likely sealed their fate with the 6th spot in the lottery sele2014-04-15 12:38:054/14: Purple and Blues- Game Preview: Utah Jazz vs Los Angeles Lakershttp://purpleandblues.com/2014/04/14/game-preview-utah-jazz-vs-los-angeles-lakers/
Utah Jazz (24-56, 16-24 home) vs Los Angeles Lakers (25-55, 11-28 road) Tip Off @ 7:00 p.m. MST Regular Season Series Game 4 of 4 (Jazz lead 2-1) Overview The battles in the past between the Utah Jazz and the Los Angeles Lakers have always seemed to have some kind of importance tied ...2014-04-14 12:37:414/14: Sports Out West- Lakers lose 7th straight in home finale blowout vs. Grizzlies, 102-90http://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/04/14/grizzlies-lakers-final-score-recap/
LOS ANGELES &#8212; In their final home game of the season it was much of the same for the Los Angeles Lakers as they suffered their seventh straight loss in a 102-90 rout at the hands of the Memphis Grizzles on Sunday night at Staples Center. After a competitive first half that featured seven lead 2014-04-14 08:36:004/14: Sports Out West- Lakers standing strong through a troubling seasonhttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/04/14/lakers-standing-strong-through-a-troubling-season/
Â LOS ANGELES &#8212; As the Los Angeles Lakers finished their last home of the game season, it puts a cap on a year thatÂ they wouldÂ like to be forgot for many reasons. It has been aÂ yearÂ where the Lakers have suffered their most regular season with 55 thatÂ surpassed the franchise-record of 53 2014-04-14 08:36:004/13: Sports Out West- Lakers news: Nick Young says tanking not an optionhttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/04/13/lakers-nick-young-not-tanking/
Â As the Los Angeles Lakers finish out the final stretch of what has been a disappointing season, the idea of tanking is not something that NickÂ YoungÂ feelsÂ his team has chosen to do, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPNLosAngeles.com The Lakers enter Sunday&#8217;s gameÂ against the Memphis Grizz2014-04-13 17:36:014/13: HoopsRumors- Western Notes: Saunders, Meeks, Nuggetshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/04/western-saunders-nuggets.html
Flip Saunders would make himself the Timberwolves next coach if it was up to him, writes Jerry Zgoda of The Star Tribune. Team owner Glen Taylor wants Saunders to focus on one job because he believes a coach lives in the present and a good manager must think for the future, writes Zgoda. He still [&2014-04-13 10:35:554/13: XN Sports- Nick Young Insists Lakers Won&#8217;t Tankhttp://www.xnsports.com/2014/04/13/nick-young-insists-lakers-wont-tank/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nick-young-insists-lakers-wont-tank
Nick Young insists he and his L.A. Lakers teammates are in it to win it.
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2014-04-13 09:35:444/12: Lake Show Life- Curry Sizzles, Warriors Down The Lakers http://lakeshowlife.com/2014/04/11/curry-sizzles-warriors-down-the-lakers/
The Golden State Warriors came to Los Angeles amidst speculation about Coach Mark Jackson&#039;s relationship with team ownership, after two dismissals of assistant coaches, and a somewhat disappointing regular season. After a successful playoff run last year, the Warriors were expected to make ...2014-04-12 09:37:544/12: Sports Out West- Stephen Curry&#8217;s triple-double hands Lakers franchise-record 54th losshttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/04/12/stephen-currys-triple-double-hands-lakers-franchise-record-54th-loss/
LOS ANGELES &#8212; The Los Angeles Lakers made history on Friday night but it was not theÂ kind a team would to make as they fell to theÂ Golden State Warriors 112-95Â led by Stephen Curry&#8216;s triple-doubleÂ which handed themÂ their franchise-record 54th regular season loss. AfterÂ the Warriors2014-04-12 08:36:024/11: Blue Man Hoop- Warriors Look To Clinch Playoff Berth, Take On Lakers: Game Previewhttp://bluemanhoop.com/2014/04/11/warriors-look-to-clinch-playoff-berth-take-on-lakers-game-preview/
This article should have been an afterthought, an obligatory &#8216;here&#8217;s what&#8217;s on tonight&#8217; to bookend an inevitable rash of celebratory posts about Golden State securing its first back-to-back postseason appearance since 1992. &#8220;Who is the Warriors Best Playoff Matchup?&#382014-04-11 15:37:544/10: Lake Show Life- Jodie Meeks: Most Improved Player?http://lakeshowlife.com/2014/04/09/jodie-meeks-improved-player/
Although the Lakers have struggled this season, there have been a few bright spots. Ryan Kelly was drafted late in the 2nd round, currently leads all rookies in 3-point shooting percentage, and has certainly shown promise for the future. Xavier Henry and Jordan Farmar have shown flashes of brilli...2014-04-10 13:37:394/10: Lake Show Life- Nick Young Scores 32, w/videohttp://lakeshowlife.com/2014/04/09/nick-young-scores-32-wvideo/
While Steve Nash and Kendall Marshall look forward to being Laker players next season, there are others that are still hopeful. Jodie Meeks and Xavier want to remain on the team as well. If there is one player that loves being a Laker, but easily outplayed his contract, it is Nick Young. Befo...2014-04-10 13:37:394/9: House of Houston- Houston Rockets Dump 145 Points On Lakers In Winhttp://houseofhouston.com/2014/04/09/houston-rockets-dump-145-points-on-lakers-in-win/
Fresh off a 130-125 win versus the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, the Houston Rockets (51-25) look to extend their winning streak against the Los Angeles Lakers (25-52) Tuesday night. The Lakers come in with a 4-game losing streak and one loss away from matching a franchise record 53 losses. Houston w...2014-04-09 09:37:094/9: Sports Out West- James Harden double-double help Rockets send Lakers to 5th straight losshttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/04/09/james-harden-double-double-help-rockets-send-lakers-to-5th-straight-loss/
LOS ANGELES &#8212; On a night that saw Steve Nash pass Golden State Warriors headÂ coach Mark Jackson for third onÂ theÂ NBA&#8217;s all-time assists list, the Los Angeles LakersÂ fell to their fifth-straight loss in aÂ 145-130 blowout at the hands of theÂ Houston Rockets led by James Harden&#8217;2014-04-09 09:36:074/8: House of Houston- Preview: Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Lakershttp://houseofhouston.com/2014/04/08/preview-houston-rockets-los-angeles-lakers-2/
The Houston Rockets have the opportunity to help Los Angeles make history. A Lakers&#8217; seemingly inevitable loss tonight will tie the franchise record for losses in a season and be the most losses since the team relocated to Southern California over 50 years ago. They stink in a &#8220;make t...2014-04-08 13:37:314/7: Hoops Habit- Los Angeles Lakers: Five Numbers That Explain The 2013-14 Debaclehttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/07/los-angeles-lakers-five-numbers-explain-2013-14-debacle/
If you&#039;re been a Los Angeles Lakers fan for any long stretch of time, you&#039;ve never quite seen a season like this. The Lakers are 25-52, which comes out to a winning percentage of .325. The last time that happened? It&#039;s never happened in Los Angeles (the Minneapolis Lakers went 19-53 i2014-04-07 13:37:264/7: XN Sports- Fantasy Basketball: Four Valuable Championship Streamershttp://www.xnsports.com/2014/04/07/fantasy-basketball-four-valuable-championship-streamers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fantasy-basketball-four-valuable-championship-streamers
XN Sports looks at four important players for your fantasy basketball championship run.
The post Fantasy Basketball: Four Valuable Championship Streamers appeared first on XN Sports.
2014-04-07 10:36:034/6: Foul Line Extended- Good and Great Shootershttp://foullineextended.wordpress.com/2014/04/06/good-and-great-shooters/
Only ten players this NBA season have scored 1,000 points while sporting a 60% True Shooting. Â No surprise that LeBron James and Kevin Durant are clearly the two best scorers and shooters in the league this year. Â But there were two names that really stand out among the list, Goran Dragic and Jodi2014-04-06 20:35:564/6: The Basketball Junkie- Daily Fantasy Basketball: FanDuel Values for April 6thhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBasketballJunkie/~3/_6Na2Lv6LZk/daily-fantasy-basketball-fanduel-values_6.html
If you play daily fantasy sports (and who doesn't these days?!), you know that one of the keys to success is uncovering undervalued players to allow you to load up on studs elsewhere.In case you've never played daily fantasy basketball, every player has a salary and your roster cannot exceed the gam2014-04-06 08:36:224/5: Sports Out West- Brandan Wright&#8217;s season-high 23 points lead Mavericks past Lakers, 107-95http://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/04/05/brandan-wrights-season-high-23-points-lead-mavericks-past-lakers-107-95/
LOS ANGELES &#8212; Brandan Wright&#8216;s season-high 23 points lifted the Dallas Mavericks to a 107-95 win against the Los Angeles Lakers en route to their first season sweep in franchise history.Â After a back-and-forth first half that featured seven lead changes and six ties that had Los Angele2014-04-05 08:35:594/5: The Smoking Cuban- Mavericks at Lakers Final Score 107-95: Dirk & Wright Lead Mavs To Another Win At Staples http://thesmokingcuban.com/2014/04/05/mavericks-lakers-final-score-107-95-dirk-wright-lead-mavs-another-win-staples/
DALLAS MAVERICKS at LOS ANGELES LAKERS Recap- April 4 Dirk Nowitzki continued to climb the career-scoring list, scoring 27 points to pass Dominique Wilkins for 11th all time, and the Dallas Mavericks got their second-straight win in Los Angeles, defeating the Lakers 107-95 on April 4. The Mav...2014-04-05 02:38:024/5: The Smoking Cuban- Player of the Game: Mavericks at Lakers (Poll)http://thesmokingcuban.com/2014/04/04/player-game-mavericks-lakers-poll/
There were plenty of big stat lines in the Dallas Mavericks&#039; 107-95 win tonight against the Los Angeles Lakers. First let&#039;s eliminate Ryan Kelly (3 points), Vince Carter (0-8 shooting), and Robert Sacre (1-6 and got blocked by the 37-year-old Carter). Here are tonight&#039;s candidat...2014-04-05 01:37:324/4: The Smoking Cuban- Preview: Mavericks' Race for the Playoffs Continues vs the Lakershttp://thesmokingcuban.com/2014/04/04/race-playoffs-continues-vs-lakers/
Coming off an enthralling, almost disaster-ridden win against the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night, the Dallas Mavericks ( 45-31) are hopping &#34;back in the saddle&#34; again tonight as they continue their 4 game road trip against the lowly Los Angeles Lakers. The game will be called by th..2014-04-04 19:37:384/3: LA Sports Hub- Lakers Mark 50-Loss Season Milestonehttp://lasportshub.com/2014/04/03/lakers-mark-50-loss-season-milestone/
Despite 10 assists from Kendall Marshall as well as 10 rebounds from Wesley Johnson and a double-double from Jordan Hill, itwasn&#039;t enough to keep the Sacramento Kings from prevailing with a win. Once down by 11 going into the 4th quarter, the Lakerswere led by tenacious play fromJodie Meeks&#382014-04-03 14:37:154/3: HoopsRumors- Lakers Notes: Henry, Meeks, Younghttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/04/lakers-meeks-young.html
The defeat the Lakers suffered to the Kings on Wednesday was critical for their draft lottery position, giving them their 50th loss, two more than the Kings and Pistons, the teams directly beneath them in our Reverse Standings. The Lakers are right below the Celtics and Jazz, who have 52 losses apie2014-04-03 12:35:514/3: Hoops Habit- Los Angeles Lakers: Nick Young Can't Follow Up Huge Nighthttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/03/los-angeles-lakers-nick-young-cant-follow-huge-night/
You may get the joy out of calling him &#34;Swaggy P.&#34; Some, including myself, would argue that he&#039;s been the splash of entertainment that keeps Los Angeles afloat in the NBA&#039;s sea of sinking ships this season. No perspective you have about Nick Young, however, will change the fac...2014-04-03 11:37:204/3: Golden Gate Sports- Rudy **** Ray McCallum Lead Sacramento Kings Past Lakers 107-102http://goldengatesports.com/2014/04/02/rudy-gay-ray-mccallum-lead-sacramento-kings-past-lakers-107-102/
Rudy Gay scored nine of his 31 points in the fourth quarter and rookie Ray McCallum set a new career high in points for the second straight game as the Sacramento Kings avoided a season sweep by beating the Los Angeles Lakers 107-102 Wednesday at Sleep Train Arena. For the Laker...2014-04-03 01:37:074/2: Cowbell Kingdom- Game 75 Preview: Sacramento Kings vs. Los Angeles Lakershttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ckingdom/~3/L3WKE-Ug5BY/
Sacramento hosts the rivaled Lakers2014-04-02 10:35:323/31: Hoops Habit- Dallas Mavericks: Road Trip Could Determine Fatehttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/03/31/dallas-mavericks-road-trip-determine-fate/
The Dallas Mavericks enter the week on the outside looking in when it comes to the Western Conference playoff race. Things remain tight out west, with the Grizzlies, Suns and Mavericks separated by only one game with only two weeks of basketball left. Dallas is 4-3 on their eight-game homestand w...2014-03-31 12:38:193/31: Sports Out West- Chris Kaman&#8217;s season-high 28-points leads Lakers past Suns, 115-99http://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/03/31/chris-kamans-season-high-28-points-leads-lakers-past-suns-115-99/
LOS ANGELES &#8212; With Pau Gasol missing his fourth straight game due to vertigo, Chris Kaman picked up slack offensivelyÂ as he scored a season-high 28 points to go along with 17 rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 115-99 win over the Phoenix Suns. After building as much as 19 point lead2014-03-31 08:36:123/28: Hoops Habit- Los Angeles Lakers: Returning Some of the Misfits Next Season?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/03/28/los-angeles-lakers-returning-misfits-next-season/
It would require a novel to elucidate the Los Angeles Lakers&#039; 2013-14 season, highlightingthe few ups, and painfully bashing the many lows. Mike D&#039;Antoni&#039;s catastrophic roster has been the most difficult to cover of any sports team in the last two years. Seems a bit overstating, bu...2014-03-28 11:37:293/27: HoopsRumors- Pacific Notes: Young, Meeks, Hornacek, Kingshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/03/pacific-hornacek-kings.html
It appears likely that Nick Young will opt out of his contract, writes Mike Bresnahan of the Los Angeles Times, though there&#8217;sÂ mutual interestÂ in keeping him in purple-and-gold. The team also likes soon-to-be free agent Jodie Meeks, Bresnahan adds, and while Meeks has spoken of hisÂ desireÂ 2014-03-27 15:36:053/26: Empire Writes Back- New York Knicks Embarrassed by Los Angeles Lakershttp://empirewritesback.com/2014/03/26/new-york-knicks-embarrassed-los-angeles-lakers/
Last night the New York Knicks began a road trip that the players and fans (and even this website) alike agreed would be do or die for the team&#039;s playoff chances. In their first game out, the team showed their playoff credentials. They have none. In a game that they had to win against a terr...2014-03-26 19:37:083/26: HoopsRumors- Lakers Notes: Kaman, Buss Family, Jacksonhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/03/lakers-family-jackson.html
The Lakers set a franchise record for their largest margin of defeat earlier this season, but Tuesday they put up the first 51-point quarter in team history during a rout of the Knicks. All of it still adds up to a lottery appearance, and Tuesday&#8217;s win only makes the job of landing a top-five 2014-03-26 11:35:553/25: LA Sports Hub- The Lakers Take On The New York Knicks At Staples Center Tonighthttp://lasportshub.com/2014/03/25/lakers-take-new-york-knicks-staples-center-tonight/
The New York Knicks are currently 29-41 are going up against the Los Angeles Lakers today who are 23-46. The Knicks are have won eight out of their last 10 games. The Knicks hope to get one step closer to the Atlanta Hawks who are 31-38. Pau Gasol is doubtful after suffering from a vertigo on Sunday2014-03-25 22:37:573/25: Sports Out West- Pau Gasol injury: Lakers big man has vertigohttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/03/25/pau-gasol-injury-update-vertigo/
Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol is doubtful for Tuesday&#8217;s game against the New York Knicks as he was diagnosed withÂ vertigoÂ on MondayÂ by at aÂ local hospital, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPNLosAngeles.com. InÂ Sunday&#8217;s 103-94 win over the Magic, Gasol did not leave the locke2014-03-25 08:36:333/24: Sports Out West- Lakers&#8217; Kent Bazemore has prime opportunity to prove himselfhttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/03/24/lakers-kent-bazemore-has-prime-opportunity-to-prove-himself/
LOS ANGELES &#8212; With the Los AngelesÂ Lakers down two guards headingÂ into Sunday&#8217;s game against the Orlando Magic somebody had to step up, and that player was Kent Bazemore. In aÂ hybrid role off the benchÂ that featured him as a scorer and sharingÂ the responsibilityÂ of Â backup point g2014-03-24 13:36:513/24: Sports Out West- Lakers&#8217; Kent Bazemore has prime opportunity to prove himselfhttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/03/24/lakers-bazemore-has-prime-opportunity-to-prove-himself/
LOS ANGELES &#8212; With the Los AngelesÂ Lakers down two guards headingÂ into Sunday&#8217;s game against the Orlando Magic somebody had to step up, and that player was Kent Bazemore. In aÂ hybrid role off the benchÂ that featured him as a scorer and sharingÂ the responsibilityÂ of Â backup point g2014-03-24 08:36:163/22: Hoops Habit- Los Angeles Lakers: Another Home Loss, But Nash Can Still Orchestratehttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/03/22/los-angeles-lakers-another-home-loss-nash-can-still-orchestrate/
Staples Center used to exemplify a winning atmosphere, nearly all the time. It&#039;s still that way in 2013-14, if you cut Hollywood&#039;s fans in half. The Los Angeles Clippers have defended their home floor in the same manner the Lakers used to, during their days under the affluential PhilJac...2014-03-22 10:37:113/19: Sports Out West- Lakers news: G Jordan Farmar out at least two weeks with groin strainhttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/03/19/jordan-farmar-groin-strain-lakers/
Injuries have plagued the Los Angeles Lakers&#8217; roster all season long and n0w they have struck again as point guard Jordan Farmar will miss at least the next two weeks with a mild strain to his right groin, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPNLosAngeles.com. Farmar suffered the injury in Monday&2014-03-19 08:36:013/18: Hoops Habit- Los Angeles Lakers: The Mentality With 16 Games Remaininghttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/03/18/los-angeles-lakers-mentality-16-games-remaining/
Becoming the first team eliminated from playoff contention in the Western Conference, theÂ Los Angeles Lakers are sitting far below where management, ...2014-03-18 14:37:053/17: numberFire- A Dozen Dimes: Volume 20https://www.numberfire.com/nba/news/1895/a-dozen-dimes-volume-20
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Ru2014-03-17 15:36:113/16: Hoops Habit- Oklahoma City Thunder Weekly: The Myth Of Thabo Sefoloshahttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/03/16/oklahoma-city-thunder-weekly-myth-thabo-sefolosha/
2014-03-16 09:36:463/13: XN Sports- Daily Fantasy Basketball: DraftStreet Value Plays and Lineup &#8211; March 13http://www.xnsports.com/2014/03/13/daily-fantasy-basketball-draftstreet-value-plays-lineup-march-13/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=daily-fantasy-basketball-draftstreet-value-plays-lineup-march-13
Josh Collacchi breaks down his top daily fantasy basketball value plays and optimized DraftStreet lineup for March 13.
The post Daily Fantasy Basketball: DraftStreet Value Plays and Lineup &#8211; March 13 appeared first on XN Sports.
2014-03-13 15:36:083/13: XN Sports- Fantasy Basketball: 5 Unexpected Players On Late Season Surgehttp://www.xnsports.com/2014/03/13/fantasy-basketball-5-unexpected-players-late-season-surge/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fantasy-basketball-5-unexpected-players-late-season-surge
Bogar Alonso looks at five players on the rise in the final stretch of the season that can help clinch your fantasy league.
The post Fantasy Basketball: 5 Unexpected Players On Late Season Surge appeared first on XN Sports.
2014-03-13 12:36:003/13: The Basketball Junkie- Daily Fantasy Basketball: FanDuel Values for March 13thhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBasketballJunkie/~3/tTod4wyl45I/daily-fantasy-basketball-fanduel-values_13.html
If you play daily fantasy sports (and who doesn't these days?!), you know that one of the keys to success is uncovering undervalued players to allow you to load up on studs elsewhere.In case you've never played daily fantasy basketball, every player has a salary and your roster cannot exceed the gam2014-03-13 06:36:273/12: Hoops Habit- Los Angeles Lakers: A Team Without Predictabilityhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/03/11/los-angeles-lakers-team-without-predictability/
Never in NBA history have I had a chance to see a team get singed for 408 points in three games, only to turn around and knock off their conference's ...2014-03-12 14:37:203/10: Hoops Habit- Daily NBA Fix 3-10-14: Tough Day To Be One Of The NBA&#x2019;s Elitehttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/03/10/daily-nba-fix-3-10-14-tough-day-one-nbas-elite/
Welcome to the Daily NBA Fix for Monday, March 10, the morning after three of the top four teams in the NBA took it on the chin. Sunday was a bad d...2014-03-10 08:37:023/9: Sports Out West- Jodie Meeks continues to provide Lakers a consistent scoring punchhttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/03/09/jodie-meeks-provides-lakers-consistent-punch/
LOS ANGELES &#8212; In a season full of a disappointment for the Los Angeles Lakers, Jodie Meeks has been one of the few Â bright spots on the team. Meeks light shined the brightest on Sunday as he torched the Oklahoma City for a career-high 42 points on 11 out of 18 shooting from the field [&#8230;2014-03-09 22:36:203/9: Sports Out West- Jodie Meeks&#8217; career-high 42 points carries Lakers past Thunder, 114-110http://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/03/09/jodie-meeks-career-high-42-points-carries-lakers-past-thunder-114-110/
LOS ANGELES &#8212; What a difference 48 hours makes. The Los Angeles Lakers, behind a career-high 42 points from Jodie MeeksÂ squeezed past the Oklahoma City Thunder, 114-110 despiteÂ Kevin Durant notching aÂ triple-double. After trailing for much of theÂ first half, Los AngelesÂ came alive offensi2014-03-09 20:36:073/9: The Basketball Junkie- Kevin Durant posts triple-double in loss to Lakershttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBasketballJunkie/~3/84TuhzR1_ys/kevin-durant-posts-triple-double-in.html
Before today, there were 28 triple-doubles this season in the NBA and Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant was one of six players to have multiple triple-doubles this season.Against the Lakers today, Durant posted his third triple-double of the season by scoring 27 points and adding 12 assists and 10 rebou2014-03-09 19:36:293/9: The Basketball Junkie- Jodie Meeks scores career-high 42 points in upset over Thunderhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBasketballJunkie/~3/LYhlYzW_ykk/jodie-meeks-scores-career-high-42.html
In an upset over the Thunder, Lakers guard Jodie Meeks led all players with 42 points, which also sets a career high.To demonstrate Meeks' shooting efficiency today, he scored 22 more points than teammate Pau Gasol (20 points) despite having only one more field-goal attempt than Gasol, who was eight2014-03-09 19:36:293/8: Mile High Maniac- NBA Preview: Los Angeles Lakers (21-41) vs. Denver Nuggets (26-34)http://milehighmaniac.com/2014/03/07/nba-preview-los-angeles-lakers-21-41-vs-denver-nuggets-26-34/
The Denver Nuggets (26-34) finally got back into the win column this past Wednesday as they snapped a six-game skid, defeating the Dallas Maverick...2014-03-08 03:37:033/8: Sports Out West- VIDEO: Ty Lawson breaks Jodie Meeks&#8217; ankles, adds insult to Lakers&#8217; woeshttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/03/07/video-ty-lawson-breaks-jodie-meeks-ankles-adds-insult-to-lakers-woes/
It&#8217;s Â bad enough the Los Angeles Lakers and guard Jodie Meeks have endured an almost unbearable season, but it&#8217;s a whole other set of circumstances to get abused the way Meeks did on Friday night in the Mile High City when he guarded attempted to guard Denver Nuggets point guardÂ Ty Law2014-03-08 03:35:593/7: Sports Out West- Lakers suffer franchise worst loss in a 142-94 blowout to Clippershttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/03/07/lakers-suffer-franchise-worst-loss-142-94-blowout-clippers/
LOS ANGELES &#8212; It was deja-vu for the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday as they suffered yet another embarrassing blowoutÂ at the hands of the Los Angeles Clippers in aÂ 142-94 loss. For the Lakers,Â theÂ 48-point loss was the worstÂ in aÂ regular season game and largest margin of defeat against t2014-03-07 11:36:143/7: Hoops Habit- Los Angeles Lakers: Exclamation Point To Vile Seasonhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/03/07/los-angeles-lakers-exclamation-point-vile-season/
48 points .... and the ripping begins. Not only is that number going to rest in the memory of Los Angeles Lakers' fans all through next season, but...2014-03-07 09:37:213/7: Sports Out West- Have the Los Angeles Lakers finally hit rock bottom this season?http://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/03/07/lakers-rock-bottom-this-season/
LOS ANGELES &#8212; After suffering the worst regular season in franchise history in a 48-point defeat at the hands of the Los Angeles Clippers, things have appeared toÂ hit rock bottom. The Lakers have had their inconsistency on the courtÂ this season, but Thursday&#8217;s loss was one that puts a 2014-03-07 08:36:193/7: Sports Out West- Lakers suffer worst regular loss in 142-94 blowout to Clippershttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/03/07/lakers-suffer-worst-regular-loss-142-94-blowout-clippers/
LOS ANGELES &#8212; It was deja-vu for the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday as they suffered yet another embarrassing blowoutÂ at the hands of the Los Angeles Clippers in aÂ 142-94 loss. For the Lakers,Â theÂ 48-point loss was the worstÂ in aÂ regular season game and largest margin of defeat against t2014-03-07 08:36:193/4: LA Sports Hub- Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans Sneak Peakhttp://lasportshub.com/2014/03/04/lakers-vs-new-orleans-pelicans-sneak-peak/
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The Los Angeles Lakers, who are 21-39, defeated the Sacramento Kings on Friday and the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday will try to beat...2014-03-04 22:37:203/4: HoopsRumors- Poll: Should Lakers Keep Brooks?http://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/03/should-lakers-brooks.html
Since a very productive rookie season with the Nets a little under two years ago, MarShon Brooks has had a difficult time establishing a niche in the NBA to say the least. Following a 2011/12 campaign in which he averaged 29.4 MPG and posted 12.6 PPG, the former Providence guard saw his minutes dip 2014-03-04 22:35:543/4: Hoops Habit- Positioning Is Key For The Blazershttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/03/04/positioning-key-blazers/
Monday night was a tough one for the Portland Trail Blazers' faithful as they fell to the lowly Los Angeles Lakers 107-106; and it was at home. Th...2014-03-04 09:37:243/1: Sports Out West- Lakers&#8217; Jodie Meeks continues to show improvementhttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/03/01/lakers-jodie-meeks-continues-improvement/
LOS ANGELES &#8212; Since making his return to the court following the All-Star break, Los Angeles Lakers guardÂ Jodie Meeks has been on a tear offensivelyÂ to say the least.Â The 26-year-0ld guard in Friday&#8217;s 126-122 win over the Sacramento Kings had his best game since rejoining theÂ team f2014-03-01 08:36:192/28: Cowbell Kingdom- Game 58 Preview: Sacramento Kings at Los Angeles Lakershttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ckingdom/~3/mbUSl9pSyN8/
The Sacramento Kings travel to Los Angeles to take on the Lakers without suspended big man DeMarcus Cousins2014-02-28 23:35:302/26: Hoops Habit- Los Angeles Lakers: Out-Hustled and Swept In Season Series Vs. Pacershttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/02/26/los-angeles-lakers-hustled-swept-season-series-vs-pacers/
"Inconsistency" doesn't just describe the 2013-14 Los Angeles Lakers' performance.Â It's a perfect term that also characterizes their rotations since...2014-02-26 19:37:152/26: LA Sports Hub- Lakers Try To Bounce Back Against Loss Against The Pacershttp://lasportshub.com/2014/02/26/lakers-try-bounce-back-loss-pacers/
The Los Angeles Lakers play the Memphis Grizzlies today, as they are coming off a blow-out against the Indiana Pacers. The Lakers are 3-7 in there...2014-02-26 18:37:032/24: XN Sports- Week 18 Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: Morris, Bazemore, Robertshttp://www.xnsports.com/2014/02/24/week-18-fantasy-basketball-waiver-wire-morris-bazemore-roberts/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=week-18-fantasy-basketball-waiver-wire-morris-bazemore-roberts
The top fantasy basketball waiver wire targets for Week 18 and beyond, featuring Markieff Morris, Kent Bazemore, Brian Roberts, DeMarre Carroll, and more.The post Week 18 Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: Morris, Bazemore, Roberts appeared first on XN Sports.2014-02-24 16:36:262/23: The Basketball Junkie- Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire (February 23rd Update)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBasketballJunkie/~3/v-Aug3M9BV4/fantasy-basketball-waiver-wire-february.html
With roughly two months left in the regular season, now is the time to make your push in your fantasy league(s).Here are some players to consider adding and all are available in at least 50 percent of Yahoo! leagues:PG - D.J. Augustin, Chicago Bulls (48 percent): It was an ugly performance for Augu2014-02-23 21:36:332/23: XN Sports- Daily Fantasy Basketball: DraftStreet Value Plays and Lineup &#8211; February 23http://www.xnsports.com/2014/02/23/daily-fantasy-basketball-draftstreet-value-plays-lineup-february-23/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=daily-fantasy-basketball-draftstreet-value-plays-lineup-february-23
Josh Collacchi offers up his optimal daily fantasy lineup to play on DraftStreet. The post Daily Fantasy Basketball: DraftStreet Value Plays and Lineup &#8211; February 23 appeared first on XN Sports.2014-02-23 12:36:132/21: Hardwood Houdini- Boston Celtics - Los Angeles Lakers: Game Of The Weak Previewhttp://hardwoodhoudini.com/2014/02/21/boston-celtics-los-angeles-lakers-game-weak-preview/
Man, how the mighty have fallen. The Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers have 33 NBA Finals Championships among them. Â Come this time ne...2014-02-21 15:38:172/20: RotoBaller.com- Assists, Rebounds and More: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Basketballhttp://www.rotoballer.com/fantasy-basketball-waiver-wire-assists-rebounds-blocks/
2014-02-20 14:36:492/20: Sports Out West- In Dwight Howard&#8217;s return, Rockets trounce Lakers 134-108http://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/02/20/dwight-howard-return-rockets-trounce-lakers-134-108/
It was anything but a warm welcome back for Dwight Howard in his first game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center, but itÂ didn&#8217;t appearÂ to botherÂ him as heÂ lead the Houston Rockets to aÂ 134-108 over his former team. Howard was booed each time he touched the ball, but that did n2014-02-20 08:36:192/19: We Talk Fantasy Sports- Golden State Warriors Trade for Steve Blakehttp://www.wetalkfantasysports.com/2014/02/Lakers-Trade-Steve-Blake-To-Warriors.html
With the Warriors trying to upgrade their bench, they have made a trade with the Los Angeles Lakers to acquire point guard Steve Blake.Golden State's Bazemore and Brooks are on the way to the Lakers as part of the Blake deal, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.â Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) Fe2014-02-19 22:36:042/18: Sports Out West- Lakers news: Jodie Meeks to play against Rocketshttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/02/18/lakers-jodie-meeks-play-rockets/
The Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday receivedÂ some pleasantÂ news for a change on the injury front as guard Jodie Meeks is set to play in Wednesday&#8217;s game against the Houston Rockets, according to Eric Pincus of the LA Times. Meeks had been sidelinedÂ since Feb.Â 4 loss to the Minnesota Timberwo2014-02-18 21:36:542/16: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls Weekly: John Paxson Calls Deadline Deal &#x2018;Unlikely&#x2019;http://hoopshabit.com/2014/02/16/chicago-bulls-weekly-john-paxson-calls-deadline-deal-unlikely/
With less than a week before the NBAâs Feb. 20 trade deadline, and talk continuing to swirl around the Windy City that links the Chicago Bulls to 2014-02-16 10:37:152/16: Sports Out West- Top three questions for Lakers heading into the second half of the seasonhttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/02/16/three-questions-lakers-second-half-of-the-season/
After a much-needed break, the Los Angeles Lakers head into the second half of the season looking to shake-off what has been a nightmareÂ season. Entering All-Star weekend the Lakers hadÂ lost 22 out of their lastÂ 27 games that included setting a franchise recordÂ seven straight home game losses, a2014-02-16 08:36:082/15: XN Sports- Fantasy Basketball: Coming To Grips With Lakers Injury Pandemoniumhttp://www.xnsports.com/2014/02/15/fantasy-basketball-coming-grips-lakers-injury-pandemonium/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fantasy-basketball-coming-grips-lakers-injury-pandemonium
If the state of Kobe Bryant is the litmus test for the overall well-being of this Lakers squad, well, you get the 2013-14 Lakers. When healthy, and that&#8217;s a big when, their roster sees a nice variety of fantasy assets. At any given time, Jordan Farmar, Steve Blake, Nick Young, Jodie Meeks, Wes2014-02-15 14:35:592/15: Hoops Habit- Los Angeles Lakers: Finishing Off An Atrocious Seasonhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/02/15/los-angeles-lakers-finishing-atrocious-season/
Being a Los Angeles Lakers fan is a thrilling, everlasting ride.Â It's an expedition that, honestly, has spoiled it's fans more than people realize.
...2014-02-15 10:37:102/15: Sports Unbiased- Los Angeles Lakers: Fans React to Dissapointing Seasonhttp://sportsunbiased.com/nba/26553/los-angeles-lakers-fans-react-to-dissapointing-season/
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The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder 107-103, which puts them at 18-35 and 4th in the Pacific Division. Losing against the Thunder on Thursday night was the Lakers fifth consecutive lost at home and they have lost their last eight games out o2014-02-15 08:36:592/14: Hoops Habit- Trade Deadline: Oklahoma City Thunderhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/02/14/trade-deadline-oklahoma-city-thunder/
The NBA trade deadline might arguably be the most exciting part of the NBA regular season. Fans and writers like myself can speculate and propose ...2014-02-14 12:37:352/14: Sports Out West- Kendall Marshall continues to prove he can be a viable starting point guardhttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/02/14/kendall-marshall-continues-to-prove-he-can-be-a-viable-starting-point-guard/
LOS ANGELES &#8211;As the losses continue to pile up for the Los Angeles Lakers, there have been a few bright spots on the team with one of them being the play of Kendall Marshall. In Thursday&#8217;s loss, Marshall racked up 17 assists which tied his career-high that he set on Jan. 5 against the De2014-02-14 08:36:262/13: RotoBaller.com- Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Rebounds, Steals and Threeshttp://www.rotoballer.com/waiver-wire-pickups-rebounds-steals-threes/
2014-02-13 10:36:472/12: LA Sports Hub- Steve Nash and Steve Blake Return in Lakers Losshttp://lasportshub.com/2014/02/04/steve-nash-steve-blake-return-lakers-loss/
The Lakers took one step forward in the right direction, but perhaps two steps back Tuesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The retur...2014-02-12 09:37:302/9: Sports Out West- Lakers news: Steve Nash leaves Sunday&#8217;s game with leg injuryhttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/02/09/lakers-news-steve-nash-leaves-sundays-game-with-leg-injury/
LOS ANGELES &#8211; In only his third game since returning from the nerve root irritation in his back, SteveÂ NashÂ left Sunday&#8217;s contest in the third quarter after contact to his left leg caused nerve irritation. The 40-year-old Â attempted to play throughÂ it,Â but to no avail as he left fou2014-02-09 20:37:012/9: Sports Out West- Lakers suffer fifth straight home loss in 92-86 defeat to Bullshttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/02/09/lakers-suffer-fifth-straight-home-loss-bulls-nash-injured/
LOS ANGELES &#8211; It was same tune for the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday afternoon as they suffered their fifth consecutive home loss in aÂ 92-86 defeat to the Chicago Bulls. Chicago began the third quarter on a 11-2 to run to push their lead to a game-high 15 point advantage. Los Angeles did not g2014-02-09 20:37:012/9: Sports Out West- A season full of frustation for Lakers&#8217; Jordan Farmarhttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/02/09/lakers-jordan-farmar-injury/
After rejoining the Los Angeles Lakers this past offseason, it was thought to be a blissful reunion for Jordan Farmar but it has been nothing short of aÂ frustrating year. Farmar, who last played for the Lakers in the 2009-10 season spent the following two seasons with the then New Jersey Nets befor2014-02-09 13:37:092/7: HoopsRumors- Odds & Ends: Young, Bulls, Kuzmichttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/02/young-bulls-kuzmic.html
The Lakers&#8216; Nick Young will be out at least two weeks with a patella fracture, writes Zach Harper of CBS Sports.com. Young injured his left knee in last night&#8217;s game at Cleveland, and had an MRI exam today in Philadelphia. Results of the MRI show that Young has a non-displaced fracture o2014-02-07 00:36:422/6: Sports Out West- Nick Young injury update: Lakers guard will miss at least 2 weekshttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/02/06/nick-young-injury-lakers-miss-2-weeks/
The injuries keep coming for the Los Angeles Lakers as an MRI on Thursday revealed a non-displaced fracture of the patella and a bone bruise in Nick Young&#8217;s left knee and will force him to miss a minimum of two weeks, according to a team press release. Young suffered the injury in the second q2014-02-06 18:36:402/6: Sports Out West- Nick Young injury: Lakers guard to have MRI on kneehttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/02/06/nick-young-injuruy-update-mri-knee/
Add Nick Young to the list of injured Lakers asÂ heÂ will undergo an MRI on Thursday after twisting his left knee in the team&#8217;s 119-108 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPNLosAngeles.com. Young suffered the injury with just over two minutes to play in the secon2014-02-06 08:36:512/5: Sports Out West- Los Angeles Lakers, it&#8217;s time to talkhttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/02/05/los-angeles-lakers-its-time-to-talk/
This is unknown territory for the majority of fans in &#8220;Laker Nation.&#8221; Never has there been a situation for the successful organization to actually punt a season instead of selling tickets. But, here, in the 2013-14 season, the Los Angeles Lakers need to finish this season on a sad note. 2014-02-05 15:37:572/5: Sports Out West- Pau Gasol injury: Lakers forward out two more weekshttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/02/05/pau-gasol-injury-update-out-2-weeks-lakers/
As if things couldn&#8217;t get worse for the strugglingÂ Los Angeles Lakers, they will be without forward Pau Gasol for theÂ next two weeks, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPNLosAngeles.com. The 33-year-old on Monday received a PRP injection to treat his strained right groin from Dr. Steven Yoon i2014-02-05 08:37:092/1: HoopsRumors- Lakers Notes: Lottery, Gasol, Dâ€™Antonihttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/02/lakers-lottery-dantoni.html
The Lakers are in the midst of a tough season, and their long-term prospects aren&#8217;t that bright. The team currently has the sixth-worst record in the league at 16-31, and are not even close to being in the playoff hunt in the tough Western Conference. The Lakers have been down as a franchise b2014-02-01 23:36:312/1: HoopsRumors- Odds & Ends: Bynum, Silver, Boozer, Carmelohttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/02/silver-boozer-carmelo.html
News broke this morning that the Pacers officially signed Andrew Bynum to contract that covers the remainder of the season. The former All-Star didn&#8217;t find a fit in Cleveland, and a tweet from Sam Amico of Fox Sports Ohio reveals that part of Bynum&#8217;s frustration with the Cavs was aimed a2014-02-01 15:36:252/1: Sports Out West- Al Jefferson leads Bobcats past Lakers with season-high 40 pointshttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/02/01/al-jefferson-leads-bobcats-past-lakers-with-season-high-40-points/
LOS ANGELES &#8211; The losses continue to stack up for the Los Angeles Lakers as they suffered their sixth consecutive lossÂ in a 110-100Â defeat on FridayÂ at the hands of the Charlotte Bobcats lead by Al Jefferson scoring a season-high 40 points. In their five previous meetings, the Lakers wereÂ 2014-02-01 08:36:401/31: XN Sports- Daily Fantasy Basketball: DFS Value Plays and Lineup â€“ January 31http://www.xnsports.com/2014/01/31/daily-fantasy-basketball-dfs-value-plays-lineup-january-31/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=daily-fantasy-basketball-dfs-value-plays-lineup-january-31
Igor Derysh breaks down the top daily fantasy basketball value plays and his optimized DraftStreet lineup for January 31.The post Daily Fantasy Basketball: DFS Value Plays and Lineup â January 31 appeared first on XN Sports.2014-01-31 16:36:351/31: XN Sports- Week 14 Fantasy Basketball Stock Market: Waiver Wire Buys and Sellshttp://www.xnsports.com/2014/01/31/week-14-fantasy-basketball-stock-market-waiver-wire-buys-sells/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=week-14-fantasy-basketball-stock-market-waiver-wire-buys-sells
The top fantasy basketball waiver wire targets and players worth dropping in Week 14.The post Week 14 Fantasy Basketball Stock Market: Waiver Wire Buys and Sells appeared first on XN Sports.2014-01-31 15:36:391/29: XN Sports- Daily Fantasy Basketball: DFS Value Plays and Lineup â€“ January 29http://www.xnsports.com/2014/01/29/daily-fantasy-basketball-dfs-value-plays-lineup-january-29/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=daily-fantasy-basketball-dfs-value-plays-lineup-january-29
Josh Collacchi breaks down his top daily fantasy basketball value plays and optimized DraftStreet lineup for January 29.The post Daily Fantasy Basketball: DFS Value Plays and Lineup â January 29 appeared first on XN Sports.2014-01-29 15:36:411/29: Sports Out West- Kobe Bryant injury update: Lakers G will be out at least three more weekshttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/01/29/kobe-bryant-injury-out-at-least-three-more-weeks/
LOS ANGELES &#8211; An examination byÂ team physician Dr. Steve LombardoÂ prior to Tuesday&#8217;s 104-92 loss to the Indiana Pacers, revealed that Kobe Bryant is still experiencing pain and swelling in his left knee which will force him to miss at least three more weeks, according to a team press r2014-01-29 08:36:461/29: Sports Out West- Third quarter problems persist, as Lakers fall 104-92 to Pacershttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/01/29/third-quarter-problems-persist-as-lakers-fall-104-92-to-pacers/
LOS ANGELES- It was much of the same for the Los Angeles Lakers in their first game back at Staples Center since Jan.18 and on Jerry Buss bobblehead night, they suffered their 17th loss in the last 20 games on TuesdayÂ inÂ 104-92Â defeat toÂ the IndianaÂ Pacers. The Pacers were lead by forward Lance2014-01-29 08:36:461/28: XN Sports- Daily Fantasy Basketball &#8211; DFS Value Plays and Lineup &#8211; January 28http://www.xnsports.com/2014/01/28/daily-fantasy-basketball-dfs-value-plays-lineup-january-28/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=daily-fantasy-basketball-dfs-value-plays-lineup-january-28
Josh Collacchi breaks down his top daily fantasy basketball value plays and optimized DraftStreet lineup for January 28.The post Daily Fantasy Basketball &#8211; DFS Value Plays and Lineup &#8211; January 28 appeared first on XN Sports.2014-01-28 15:37:031/27: XN Sports- Week 14 Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: Carroll, Burks, Augustinhttp://www.xnsports.com/2014/01/27/week-14-fantasy-basketball-waiver-wire-carroll-burks-augustin/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=week-14-fantasy-basketball-waiver-wire-carroll-burks-augustin
The top fantasy basketball waiver wire targets for Week 14, featuring DeMarre Carroll, Alec Burks, D.J. Augustin, and more.The post Week 14 Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: Carroll, Burks, Augustin appeared first on XN Sports.2014-01-27 17:36:191/22: Foul Line Extended- Lakers: Up or Down?http://foullineextended.wordpress.com/2014/01/22/lakers-up-or-down/
I honestly can&#8217;t tell what direction the Lakers are headed. Â In the last two games coach Mike D&#8217;Antoni has started: G &#8211; Kendall Marshall G &#8211; Jodie Meeks F &#8211; Wesley Johnson F &#8211; Ryan Kelly C &#8211; Pau Gasol The top four players above have scored 5,068 career NBA 2014-01-22 11:38:031/19: The Basketball Junkie- Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire (January 19th Update)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBasketballJunkie/~3/zPJLS-0IZFw/fantasy-basketball-waiver-wire-january_19.html
Here are some players to consider adding and all are available in at least 50 percent of Yahoo! leagues:PG - D.J. Augustin, Chicago Bulls (owned in 24 percent of Yahoo! leagues): Augustin has scored 16-plus points in four of his past five games and has dished out seven-plus assists in six of his pa2014-01-19 16:36:411/19: XN Sports- Daily Fantasy Basketball: FanDuel Value Plays â€“ January 19http://www.xnsports.com/2014/01/19/daily-fantasy-basketball-fanduel-value-plays-january-19/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=daily-fantasy-basketball-fanduel-value-plays-january-19
Igor Derysh breaks down his top daily fantasy basketball value plays and optimized FanDuel lineup for January 19.The post Daily Fantasy Basketball: FanDuel Value Plays â January 19 appeared first on XN Sports.2014-01-19 10:36:361/19: With Malice- LA Stories...http://www.bloguinbasketball.com/withmalice/articles/la-lakers/la-stories.html
.Summertime... and the livin' is easy. At least, that's what Lakerfans have to be hearing at the moment.&nbsp; Because, oh boy, what a summer that was.&nbsp; Mitch Kupchak stated at the start of the off-season that he was out looking to hit a home-run, and I think it's more than fair to say he did (2014-01-19 06:35:191/16: Big4Sports- Phoenix Suns Take Lakers Best Punch, Win 121-114http://big4sports.com/phoenix-suns-take-lakers-best-punch-win-121-114/
PHOENIX &#8212; It&#8217;s hard to call it an old-fashioned slugfest without Kobe Bryant or Eric Bledsoe in the game, but the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers nearly came to blows as the Suns beat the hated Lakers 121-114. The game featured two ejections, one deserved and one not so much. The gam2014-01-16 11:37:331/15: Sports Out West- Third quarter problems continue as Lakers fall to Cavs, 120-118http://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/01/15/third-quarter-problems-continue-as-lakers-fall-to-cavs-120-118/
LOS ANGELES &#8211; In Mike Brown&#8217;s first trip backÂ to Staples Center as aÂ head coach,Â his Cleveland Cavaliers squeezed by the Los Angeles LakersÂ handing them their fifth straight defeat in a 120-118 loss on Tuesday. It was another disastrous third quarter that once again put the Lakers in2014-01-15 08:36:441/15: Sports Out West- Xavier Henry injury update: Lakers G will be out at least another weekhttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/01/15/xavier-henry-injury-update-lakers-g-will-be-out-at-least-another-week/
After receiving an examination from Dr. Stephen Lombardo prior Tuesday&#8217;s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, it was revealed thatÂ Xavier Henry will miss at least another week due toÂ the bone bruise in his right knee, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPNLosAngeles.com. The 22-year-old initia2014-01-15 08:36:441/15: Sports Out West- Jodie Meeks continues to shine for Lakershttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/01/15/jodie-meeks-continues-to-shine-for-lakers/
LOS ANGELES &#8211; In Los Angeles Lakers&#8217; 120-118 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, there were several positive thingsÂ to take away from the game with one of themÂ being the play of Jodie Meeks. The 26-years-old on TuesdayÂ scored hisÂ season-high and highest point outputÂ as aÂ member of the2014-01-15 08:36:441/14: Sports Out West- Lakers news: MRI reveals left foot strain for Pau Gasolhttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/01/14/lakers-news-mri-reveals-left-foot-strain-for-pau-gasol/
Add Pau Gasol to the list of injured players for the Los Angeles Lakers, as an MRI on Monday revealed a moderate strain of the flexor tendon inÂ the big toe on his left foot, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPNLosAngeles.com. Gasol suffered the injury in the team&#8217;s 123-87 loss against the Los 2014-01-14 08:36:341/13: XN Sports- Fantasy Basketball Advice: 10 Players To Coast On In Injury-Ridden Leaguehttp://www.xnsports.com/2014/01/13/fantasy-basketball-advice-10-players-to-coast-on-in-injury-ridden-league/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fantasy-basketball-advice-10-players-to-coast-on-in-injury-ridden-league
XN Sports has rounded up ten players to coast on in an injury-ridden league. The post Fantasy Basketball Advice: 10 Players To Coast On In Injury-Ridden League appeared first on XN Sports.2014-01-13 10:36:191/12: The Basketball Junkie- Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire (January 12th Update)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBasketballJunkie/~3/-jyEJjN9YK8/fantasy-basketball-waiver-wire-january.html
The fourth overall pick in the NBA Draft 10 years ago, Shaun Livingston has never lived up to his potential and hype in large part due to injuries.Since being drafted straight out of high school in 2004, Livingston has bounced around from franchise to franchise as the Brooklyn Nets are his eighth t2014-01-12 13:36:451/12: HoopsRumors- Western Notes: Gasol Trade Options, Lee, Millerhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/01/western-options-miller.html
As the trade deadline approaches Ben Bolch of the Los Angeles TimesÂ thinksÂ the Lakers should trade Pau Gasol while they can still get something in return for him. Gasol in the last year of his contract and the Lakers with little financial flexibility after extending Kobe Bryant seem to be parting 2014-01-12 00:36:241/11: Sports Out West- Clippers cruise past Lakers behind 43-point first quarter, 123-87http://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/01/11/clippers-cruise-past-lakers-behind-43-point-first-quarter-123-87/
LOS ANGELES &#8211; The Los Angeles Lakers defensive struggles continued on Friday as theÂ Los Angeles Clippers would avenge a season-opener loss as theyÂ used a 43-point first quarter and a 33-point effort by Blake Griffin to coast a record-settingÂ 123-87Â win over the Lakers. The Clippers in theÂ2014-01-11 11:36:571/9: We Talk Fantasy Sports- Phoenix Suns Lose Eric Bledsoe to Surgeryhttp://www.wetalkfantasysports.com/2014/01/Eric-Bledsoe-Injury.html
The Phoenix Suns will be without guard Eric Bledsoe for a while, as he requires knee surgery.&nbsp; Bledsoe has missed the Suns last 4 games, and Phoenix is 2-2 during his absence.&nbsp; On the season the Suns have impressed with a 21-13 record.&nbsp; Eric was averaging 18 points and nearly 6 assis2014-01-09 16:36:391/9: XN Sports- Week 11 Fantasy Basketball Stock Market: Waiver Wire Pickups and Dropshttp://www.xnsports.com/2014/01/09/week-11-fantasy-basketball-stock-market-waiver-wire-pickups-drops/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=week-11-fantasy-basketball-stock-market-waiver-wire-pickups-drops
The top fantasy basketball waiver wire pickups and drops for Week 11.The post Week 11 Fantasy Basketball Stock Market: Waiver Wire Pickups and Drops appeared first on XN Sports.2014-01-09 13:36:451/6: XN Sports- Week 11 Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: Marshall, Collison, Antichttp://www.xnsports.com/2014/01/06/week-11-fantasy-basketball-waiver-wire-marshall-collison-antic/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=week-11-fantasy-basketball-waiver-wire-marshall-collison-antic
The top fantasy basketball waiver wire pickups for Week 11, featuring Kendall Marshall, Darren Collison, Pero Antic, and more.The post Week 11 Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: Marshall, Collison, Antic appeared first on XN Sports.2014-01-06 15:36:551/6: Sports Out West- Lakers suffer blowout loss to Nuggets, 137-115http://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/01/06/lakers-blowout-loss-nuggets/
LOS ANGELES &#8211; In Brian Shaw&#8217;s first regular season visit toÂ Staples Center on SundayÂ asÂ a head coachÂ of theÂ Denver Nuggets, his teamÂ wouldÂ hand the Los Angeles Lakers their seventh loss in the last eight games as they won 137-115. After trailing for much of the first half, Â the N2014-01-06 08:36:361/4: Sports Out West- Kendall Marshall&#8217;s career night leds past Jazz 110-99http://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/01/04/kendall-marshall-career-night-lakers-beat-jazz/
LOS ANGELES &#8211; In their first game of 2014, the Los AngelesÂ were eager to end their six-game losing streak as they hit the ground runningÂ on FridayÂ against theÂ Utah Jazz, who had wonÂ three out of their last four games,Â behind a career night fromÂ Kendall Marshall and a double-double byÂ P2014-01-04 08:36:321/4: Sports Out West- Kendall Marshall&#8217;s career night leds past Jazz 110-99http://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/01/03/kendall-marshall-career-night-lakers-beat-jazz/
LOS ANGELES &#8211; In their first game of 2014, the Los AngelesÂ were eager to end their six-game losing streak as they hit the ground runningÂ on FridayÂ against theÂ Utah Jazz, who had wonÂ three out of their last four games,Â behind a career night fromÂ Kendall Marshall and a double-double byÂ P2014-01-04 03:36:351/1: Sports Out West- Lakers: The importance of Kendall Marshallhttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/01/01/lakers-the-importance-of-kendall-marshall/
LOS ANGELES &#8211; Thee Los Angeles LakersÂ in Tuesday&#8217;s 94-79 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks also loss Jordan Farmar to an injury as he tweaked his left hamstring once again and is expected to undergo an ultrasound on Wednesday. &#8220;Before I came back I didn&#8217;t feel anything, but now I 2014-01-01 09:36:2912/30: XN Sports- Week 10 Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: Jackson, Middleton, Plumleehttp://www.xnsports.com/2013/12/30/week-10-fantasy-basketball-waiver-wire-jackson-middleton-plumlee/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=week-10-fantasy-basketball-waiver-wire-jackson-middleton-plumlee
The top fantasy basketball waiver wire pickups for Week 10, featuring Reggie Jackson, Khris Middleton, Miles Plumlee, and more.The post Week 10 Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: Jackson, Middleton, Plumlee appeared first on XN Sports.2013-12-30 15:36:3712/29: HoopsRumors- Week In Review: 12/23/13 â€“ 12/29/13http://www.hoopsrumors.com/2013/12/review-122313-122913.html
The Cavs&#8217; gamble on Andrew Bynum isn&#8217;t exactly paying off. Â The big man started off the year by saying that he isn&#8217;t the same player that he used to be and it was evident in his output. Â Lately, Bynum&#8217;s motivation has been called into question and the Cavs opted to suspend 2013-12-29 18:36:1312/29: Nets Take Over- Blowing Up the Brooklyn Netshttp://www.netstakeover.com/2013/12/blowing-up-brooklyn-nets.html
Disclaimer: what you're about to read may be upsetting, shocking, laughable, pathetic. You may laugh, you may cry, you may punch a hole through your computer monitor. But chances are, if you've been following the Brooklyn Nets this season, you've been experiencing these feelings a lot lately.I'm not2013-12-29 14:36:0812/27: We Talk Fantasy Sports- OKC Thunder Lose Russell Westbrook http://www.wetalkfantasysports.com/2013/12/Russell-Westbrook-Injury.html
The Oklahoma City Thunder and fantasy basketball owners everywhere were prepared to be without Russell Westbrook prior to the start of the NBA season.&nbsp; Miraculously, he played 25 of the teams first 28 games and OKC got off to a hot start, winning 23 games.&nbsp; But Westbrook must have rushed 2013-12-27 16:36:3712/26: XN Sports- Week 9 Fantasy Basketball Stock Market: Middleton, Green, Meekshttp://www.xnsports.com/2013/12/26/week-9-fantasy-basketball-stock-market-middleton-green-meeks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=week-9-fantasy-basketball-stock-market-middleton-green-meeks
The top fantasy basketball waiver wire buys for Week 9 and some guys to shed from your roster like unwanted holiday weight.The post Week 9 Fantasy Basketball Stock Market: Middleton, Green, Meeks appeared first on XN Sports.2013-12-26 15:36:2812/26: HoopsRumors- Grizzlies Seeking Wing Upgrade Via Tradehttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2013/12/grizzlies-seeking-upgrade.html
The Grizzlies are actively seeking trades that would add athleticism on the wing and improve the team in the short term, according to Ken Berger of CBSSports.com. Berger also hears from sources who expect Zach Randolph to turn down his more than $16.9MM player option for next season in search of a l2013-12-26 14:36:4012/24: LakersSpin- Jordan Farmar cleared to return, will start for Lakers vs. Heathttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LakersSpin/~3/K89M28Hn8Cc/jordan-farmar-cleared-to-return-will.html
The Lakers have had more than their fair share of injury issues for the second straight season, but theyâll be getting a little bit of help back in the lineup just in time for Christmas. Jordan Farmar has missed the last 10 games with a torn hamstring, one of three L.A. point guards (along wit2013-12-24 21:36:4512/24: HoopsRumors- Lakers Links: Nash, Marshall, Dâ€™Antonihttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2013/12/lakers-marshall-dantoni.html
As the Lakers prepare to host the Heat in ABC&#8217;s marquee Christmas Day matchup, let&#8217;s check in on a few items related to the Kobe Bryant-less club: When the Lakers were finalizing their deal for Steve Nash in the summer of 2012, GM Mitch Kupchak jokingly asked Nash if heâd make the team2013-12-24 18:36:1212/24: HoopsRumors- Grizzlies Propose Bayless-Meeks Deal To Lakershttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2013/12/grizzlies-propose-bayless.html
The Grizzlies are &#8220;clearly looking to shake up their roster,&#8221; writes Bleacher Report&#8217;s Ric Bucher, who hears from a Lakers source that Memphis offered Jerryd Bayless in return for Jodie Meeks. Such a trade wouldn&#8217;t work under the NBA&#8217;s salary-matching rules, which would2013-12-24 14:36:3212/23: numberFire- A Dozen Dimes: Volume 8https://www.numberfire.com/nba/news/1568/a-dozen-dimes-volume-8
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Jodie Mee2013-12-23 15:36:2312/23: XN Sports- Week 9 Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: Augustin, Butler, Wrighthttp://www.xnsports.com/2013/12/23/week-9-fantasy-basketball-waiver-wire-augustin-butler-wright/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=week-9-fantasy-basketball-waiver-wire-augustin-butler-wright
The top fantasy basketball waiver wire targets for Week 9, featuring D.J. Augustin, Caron Butler, Brandan Wright, and more.The post Week 9 Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: Augustin, Butler, Wright appeared first on XN Sports.2013-12-23 12:36:1612/21: XN Sports- Fantasy Basketball: Look for Jodie Meeks to Step Up In Bryant&#8217;s Absencehttp://www.xnsports.com/2013/12/21/fantasy-basketball-jodie-meeks-up-in-kobe-bryants-abscence/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fantasy-basketball-jodie-meeks-up-in-kobe-bryants-abscence
Jodie Meeks was playing respectable ball until the old sheriff decided to retake his badge. The post Fantasy Basketball: Look for Jodie Meeks to Step Up In Bryant&#8217;s Absence appeared first on XN Sports.2013-12-21 08:36:2512/20: HoopsRumors- Lakers Notes: Kobe, Gasol, Meekshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2013/12/lakers-notes-gasol-meeks.html
Kobe Bryant&#8216;s knee injury doesn&#8217;t affect the Lakers&#8217; short- or long-term picture, according to Grantland&#8217;s Zach Lowe, who writes that the team wasn&#8217;t going to make the playoffs this season either way and was already locked into Kobe&#8217;s two-year extension. In his la2013-12-20 14:36:3312/17: RotoBaller.com- NBA Fantasy Basketball Sleepers & Picks for 12/17 (DraftStreet)http://www.rotoballer.com/nba-fantasy-basketball-sleepers-picks-for-1217-draftstreet/
2013-12-17 09:37:1212/14: HoopsRumors- How They Were Signed: Mini Mid-Level & Room Exceptionhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2013/12/signed-level-room-exception.html
Continuing to look at how players on current NBA rosters were signed; we will combine the two non-standard forms of the mid-level exception. As previously discussed, there are three versions of the mid-level exception dependent upon where the teamâs salary is in relation to the salary cap and luxu2013-12-14 23:36:2412/13: RotoBaller.com- Fantasy Basketball Guards: Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickupshttp://www.rotoballer.com/fantasy-basketball-guards-week-8-waiver-wire-pickups-2/
2013-12-13 16:37:2912/12: HoopsRumors- Odds & Ends: Lakers, Pierce, Austinhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2013/12/lakers-pierce-austin.html
Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak directly addressed questions about the team&#8217;s point guard situation and didn&#8217;t seem too confident about finding anyone on the free agent market who could play big rotation minutes immediately (Dave McMenamin of ESPN Los Angeles): &#8220;I think for the time being 2013-12-12 22:36:2312/12: RotoBaller.com- Fantasy Basketball Guards: Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickupshttp://www.rotoballer.com/fantasy-basketball-guards-week-8-waiver-wire-pickups/
2013-12-12 18:36:5812/12: Sports Out West- Lakers news: Steve Blake to miss at least six weeks with elbow injuryhttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2013/12/12/lakers-steve-blake-miss-at-least-six-weeks-with-elbow-injury/
The Los Angeles Lakers&#8217; backcourt took another hit on Thursday as Steve Blake will missÂ at least six weeks with aÂ torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, according to the team. The 10-year veteran is also expected to undergo platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections in his right elbow2013-12-12 17:36:3912/12: WCB Sports- Lakers News: Steve Blake To Miss At Least Six Weekshttp://www.wcbsports.com/lakers-news-steve-blake-to-miss-at-least-six-weeks/2013/12/12/
Los Angeles Lakers guard Steve Blake is set to miss a minimum six weeks due to a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow according to the team&#8217;s official Twitter account. Injury Update. Steve Blake has a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow. He is expected to be out a mi2013-12-12 15:37:0712/12: HoopsRumors- Lakers Lead NBA In Expiring Contractshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2013/12/expiring-contracts.html
Expiring contracts aren&#8217;t quite as coveted in trades as they used to be, in part because the shorter deals called for in the latest collective bargaining agreement makes them a plentiful commodity. They&#8217;re nonetheless useful trade chips as teams look to clear cap room for a star-studded 2013-12-12 12:36:1712/11: Statcenter- The top three-point shooting duos in the NBAhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Statcenter/~3/rZ7AJxkx9CY/the-top-three-point-shooting-duos-in-nba.html
In today's NBA, virtually every team wants at least two (and preferably more) long-range shooters on the floor at all times. This opens up space inside for both post players and drivers, which can boost free throw rates and overall offensive efficiency as a result.So which team has the best duo of t2013-12-11 16:37:0512/11: Sports Out West- Kobe Bryant improves, but Lakers fall 114-108 to Sunshttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2013/12/11/kobe-bryant-improves-but-lakers-fall-114-108-to-suns/
LOS ANGELES -Â In his second game back from his torn left Achilles tendon,Â Kobe Bryant scored 20 points but the Los Angeles LakersÂ once againÂ had another poor defensiveÂ outing as they fellÂ 114-108 toÂ the Phoenix Suns. Bryant in Tuesday&#8217;s game was more aggressive andÂ appeared to be feeli2013-12-11 08:36:4712/9: numberFire- A Dozen Dimes: Volume 6https://www.numberfire.com/nba/news/1505/a-dozen-dimes-volume-6
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Jordan Hil2013-12-09 11:37:0312/9: Sports Out West- Kobe Bryant&#8217;s return: Lakers slow start leads to 106-94 loss vs. Raptorshttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2013/12/09/kobe-bryants-return-lakers-slow-start-leads-to-106-94-loss-vs-raptors/
LOS ANGELES &#8211; As Los Angeles Lakers headÂ coach Mike D&#8217;Antoni stated before Sunday&#8217;s 106-94Â loss to the Toronto Raptors, it is indeedÂ going to be a bit of an adjustment period with Kobe BryantÂ now back in the fold. The Laker began the game onÂ 2-0f-8 shooting whichÂ a short-hand2013-12-09 09:37:2212/9: Sports Out West- Lakers: Patience is key with Kobe Bryanthttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2013/12/09/lakers-patience-is-key-with-kobe-bryant/
Los Angeles &#8211; The waitÂ is finally over Kobe Bryant as he made his return to the courtÂ justÂ eight months removed fromÂ tearing his left Achilles tendon, which included missingÂ a total of Â 27 games that includes both the preseason and regular season. But before Bryant took the court in Sund2013-12-09 09:37:2212/7: Cowbell Kingdom- CK Press Box Report: Los Angeles Lakers 106, Sacramento Kings 100http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ckingdom/~3/us5TQP_49V4/
The Kings squander a chance to end their losing streak2013-12-07 02:36:2512/6: Cowbell Kingdom- Game 17 Preview: Sacramento Kings vs. Los Angeles Lakershttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ckingdom/~3/kupoQWrs7Ck/
Previewing tonight's match-up between the Kings and Lakers2013-12-06 10:36:0812/2: HoopsRumors- L.A. Notes: Kobe, Clippers, Wayns, Pauhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2013/12/notes-clippers-wayns.html
Following last night&#8217;s loss to Portland, the Lakers aren&#8217;t in action again until Friday night, and by the time the team returns to the court, Kobe Bryant could be in the lineup. However, even if he makes his comeback on Friday, Kobe may see limited minutes, as Mike Bresnahan of the Los A2013-12-02 11:36:5412/1: Sports Out West- Lakers news: Kobe Bryant could return by Fridayhttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2013/12/01/kobe-bryant-injury-update-return-friday/
Los Angeles Lakers guardÂ Kobe Bryant may make his long awaited season debut in next Friday&#8217;s game on the road against the Sacramento Kings, according to Ramona Shelburne of ESPNLosAngeles.com. The 35-year-old has already been ruled out for Sunday&#8217;s game against the Portland Trail Blazer2013-12-01 15:36:3211/27: Brooklyn Eagle Sports- Game 15: Brooklyn Nets vs Los Angeles Lakershttp://brooklyneaglesports.com/sports/2013/11/game-15-brooklyn-nets-vs-los-angeles-lakers/
Los Angeles Lakers (7-8) Wesley Johnson, F Jordan Hill, F Pau Gasol, C Jodie Meeks, G Steve Blake, G Brooklyn Nets (4-10) Paul Pierce, F Kevin Garnett, F Andray Blatche, C Joe Johnson, G Shaun Livingston, G Time/TV/Radio: 7:30 p.m., YES Network, WFAN 660 AM/101.9 FM INJURIES: For the Nets, Brook Lop2013-11-27 19:37:0011/25: HoopsRumors- Reactions To Kobe Bryantâ€™s Extensionhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2013/11/reactions-bryants-extension.html
There are some trades and contracts that require black-and-white analysis, but Kobe Bryant&#8216;s two-year, $48MM contract extension is not really one of those deals, writes Zach Lowe of Grantland. Â It&#8217;s a most unusual situation &#8211; Bryant is dealing with a level of health uncertainty he2013-11-25 19:36:5311/25: We Talk Fantasy Sports- Fix Your Fantasy Basketball Rosterhttp://www.wetalkfantasysports.com/2013/11/Fantasy-Basketball-Week-5-Help-Advice.html
The NBA is&nbsp;being dominated&nbsp;this season by the Indiana Pacers, San Antonio Spurs and Portland Trail Blazers, who have a combined 36-4 record.&nbsp; Paul George is on pace to win the MVP award, Lance Stephenson has already recorded 2 triple-doubles and Roy Hibbert is protecting the paint, av2013-11-25 08:37:3611/24: A Royal Pain- Sacramento Kings (4-9) at Los Angeles Lakers (6-7) Previewhttp://aroyalpain.com/2013/11/24/sacramento-kings-4-9-los-angeles-lakers-6-7-preview/
&#160; After a heartbreaking loss to the Clippers on Friday, the Kings stay in Los Angeles, where they face a Lakers roster that only remotely looks like the Lakers from the past few years. Kobe Bryant (knee) is still out of action, as is Steve Nash (back), and Los Angeles is left with Pau Gasol [&#2013-11-24 14:35:3411/24: Cowbell Kingdom- Game 13 Preview: Sacramento Kings at Los Angeles Lakershttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ckingdom/~3/0wduKIReojQ/
Kings take on the Kobe-less Lakers at the Staples Center2013-11-24 11:36:1711/22: RotoBaller.com- Fantasy NBA Basketball: Early-Season Free-Agent Findshttp://www.rotoballer.com/fantasy-nba-basketball-early-season-free-agent-finds/
2013-11-22 13:37:4111/21: HoopsHabit- Los Angeles Lakers: Only A Matter of Time for Kobe Bryantâ€™s Return, Lakersâ€™ Successhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/pXGAUTrdz1c/
In an NBA season that has began in abnormal manner, 29 medical staffs across the league should now be preparing to save their players from venomous snake punctures.Â The Black Mamba, Kobe Bryant, is back practicing for the Los Angeles Lakers just seven months after tearing arguably the most importa2013-11-21 04:36:0911/20: Statcenter- Leaders in three-point attempts: how well are they shooting?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Statcenter/~3/cPqAJZYg-WE/leaders-in-three-point-attempts-how.html
Here are the top 30 players in 3PA /game so far in 2013-14, plotted against their 3P% (minimum 6 games played): Learn About Tableau(You can also see the chart here.) Some takeaways:&nbsp;It's old hat at this point to bow to the awesomeness of the Klay Thompson - Stephen Curry duo in Golden State.2013-11-20 15:37:4011/20: Sports Injury Alert- Lakers&#8217; Kobe Bryant Could Make November Returnhttp://sportsinjuryalert.com/lakers-kobe-bryant-could-make-november-return/
After rupturing his Achilles tendon in April, Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant says it&#8217;s possible he will make his season debut before the month is over. Bryant recently returned to practicing with the team, parti**** at full speed in five-on-five drills for the first time Tuesday. As rep2013-11-20 09:37:3811/20: Sports Out West- Kobe Bryant injury update: Lakers Star may return in Novemberhttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2013/11/20/kobe-bryant-lakers-may-return-november/
After receiving full medical clearanceÂ on allÂ basketball activitiesÂ Saturday from the Lakers&#8217;Â medical staff, Kobe Bryant on Tuesday practiced in full contact five-on-five drills with his teammates and suggested that he may make his season debut later this month, according to Ramona Shelbur2013-11-20 08:36:4611/20: HoopsHabit- NBA: On the Brink of Kobeâ€™s Return, Lakers Fighting to Reach .500http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/AFOL1q8N5ZM/
Only seven months after rupturing his Achilles tendon, Kobe Bryant appears to be closer than ever to making his season debut in what will be his 17thÂ year with the Los Angeles Lakers. Bryant returned to practice on Saturday, with teammates saying he looked âsurprisingly good, sharp and explosiveâ2013-11-20 04:36:2811/19: Locker Room Fantasy- Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: Laker Nationhttp://lockerroomfantasysports.com/fantasy-basketball-waiver-wire-laker-nation/
We are just about a month into the fantasy basketball season and as expected there have been some injuries, some busts, and some disappointments to start season. The key to continued success post-draft is finding a replacement as quick as possible through trade or on the waiver wire. Locker Room Fan2013-11-19 14:36:5811/19: HoopsHabit- NBA: Step In The Lane Weekly (11-19-13) â€” And Fourhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/AV9il9TyqXE/
I have been severely slacking on my NBA writing. I could make excuses &#8211;I had too much to do and had to readjust my schedule (off the Kings beat, by the way), it is tough to make any statistical analysis this early with such a small sample size, I have been on an emotional roller [&#8230;]The p2013-11-19 04:37:1311/18: XN Sports- Week 4 Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: Jordan Hill, Jodie Meeks, Mo Williamshttp://www.xnsports.com/2013/11/18/week-4-fantasy-basketball-waiver-wire-jordan-hill-jodie-meeks-mo-williams/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=week-4-fantasy-basketball-waiver-wire-jordan-hill-jodie-meeks-mo-williams
Top fantasy basketball waiver wire pickups for Week 4.2013-11-18 16:36:3811/18: HoopsHabit- Los Angeles Lakers: Much Needed Home Win Vs. Pistonshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/7cns7FYqG2g/
After dropping two straight games to the Nuggets and Grizzlies, the Los Angeles Lakers were looking to get back on track Sunday with the Detroit Pistons visiting Staples Center and avoid falling to 4-8 on the season.Â The athletic and highly talked about frontcourt of Andre Drummond, Greg Monroe an2013-11-18 07:36:2711/17: WCB Sports- Lakers News: Recap of Kobe Bryant&#8217;s First Practice Sessionhttp://www.wcbsports.com/lakers-news-recap-of-kobe-bryants-first-practice-session/2013/11/17/
Kobe Bryant has finally returned to training with the Los Angeles Lakers, following his horrendous Achilles tear last April. Reports coming out of training have all been positive. Per Lakers Reporter Mike Trudell, Pau Gasol was surprised by how good Bryant looked: Pau Gasol on Kobe at practice: âH2013-11-17 12:36:4311/16: Sports Injury Alert- Lakers&#8217; Kobe Bryant Returns to Practicehttp://sportsinjuryalert.com/lakers-kobe-bryant-returns-to-practice/
After going down with a torn Achilles seven months ago and depriving the basketball world of his talent, Los Angeles Lakers&#8217; Kobe Bryant is taking the next step for his return: practicing with the team. Yahoo! Sports columnist Adrian Wojnowski broke the news. After seven months rehabbing a tor2013-11-16 16:36:5711/16: Sports Out West- Lakers fail to execute down the stretch, lose 89-86 to Grizzleshttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2013/11/16/lakers-come-up-short-lose-grizzles/
LOS ANGELES &#8211; It was a game of missed opportunities for theÂ Los AngelesÂ LakersÂ onÂ Friday night as theyÂ fell short 89-86 in the final minute of a grind it out type game against the MemphisÂ Grizzles. The Lakers had their fair share of opportunitiesÂ in the final minute of the fourth withÂ 2013-11-16 08:36:3211/14: HoopsHabit- Los Angeles Lakers: Still No Consistent Identityhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/8AeGbx8M5wI/
Mike D&#8217;Antoni has stated numerous times this season that a specific &#8220;identity&#8221; will have to be developed for this team, with and without superstar Kobe Bryant.Â What do we mean exactly by developing an identity? In today&#8217;s NBA, each team tends to create their own re****2013-11-14 12:36:3711/11: Sports Out West- T&#8217;Wolves&#8217; hot shooting in first quarter dooms Lakers in 113-90 losshttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2013/11/11/twolves-hot-shooting-first-quarter-lakers-113-90-loss/
LOS ANGELES &#8211; It&#8217;s not too hard to figure outÂ what point in the gameÂ decided theÂ Los Angeles Lakers 113-90Â loss on SundayÂ nightÂ to the Minnesota Timberwolves. In the first quarter the LakersÂ allowed a season-high 47 points on 76 percentÂ (16-21)Â shooting from the field and 78 per2013-11-11 09:37:0411/9: HoopsHabit- Los Angeles Lakers: Revenge On Dwight, Then Owned By A Sophomorehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/azCcsyV3UtU/
It wasn&#8217;t even imaginable that the words &#8220;better offense&#8221; could come out of someone&#8217;s mouth when discussing the impact of the Los Angeles Lakers losing All-Star center Dwight Howard. Well, in words of Kevin Harlan, &#8220;buckle up,&#8221; because it&#8217;s about to occur. H2013-11-09 09:36:2311/8: Sports Out West- Lakers: Was Dwight Howard&#8217;s decision to leave good for LA?http://www.sportsoutwest.com/2013/11/08/lakers-dwight-howard-decision-leave-good/
The Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night facedÂ their former center Dwight Howard and the Houston Rockets for the first time sinceÂ the 27-year-old optedÂ this offseason toÂ sign with the Rockets on a four-year, $88 million deal. As for the game, the Lakers were able to pull out a 99-98 win over Hou2013-11-08 20:36:4111/7: Sports Out West- Lakers news: Steve Nash likely out Fridayhttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2013/11/07/lakers-steve-nash-out-friday/
Steve Nash isÂ anti**** Friday&#8217;s game against the New Orleans Pelicans asÂ it isÂ expected that head coach Mike D&#8217;Antoni will continue to sit out his 39-year-old point guard in the second game of back-to-backs,Â according to Mark Medina of the LA Daily News. Steve Nash said 2013-11-07 20:36:5311/4: Hickory-High- Tracking the Bouncehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Hickory-high/~3/z31RyPmV29s/
&#160; The understanding of rebounds has slowly advanced from basic counting to the percentage of available rebounds. Now, there&#8217;s SportVU data. Unlike the first two iterations of how we understood rebounding, this isn&#8217;t just a sortable list of leaders. It provides a lot more context to 2013-11-04 13:35:1511/3: Sports Out West- Lakers news: Xavier Henry to start over Nick Younghttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2013/11/03/lakers-news-xavier-henry-to-start-over-nick-young/
Los Angeles Lakers head coach Mike D&#8217;Antoni has decided to start Xavier HenryÂ at small forward over Nick Young for Sunday&#8217;s game at Staples Center against the Atlanta Hawks, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPNLosAngeles.com. D&#8217;Antoni decision to start Henry may have been a respons2013-11-03 18:36:3610/30: Sports Out West- Lakers News: Steve Nash will not play against the Warriorshttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2013/10/30/lakers-news-steve-nash-will-not-play-against-the-warriors/
As expected Steve Nash will sit out the Los Angeles Lakers&#8217; second game of theÂ first back-to-backs of this season, according to Mark Medina of the Los Angeles Daily News. Head coachÂ Mike D&#8217;Antoni had stated severalÂ timesÂ throughout theÂ preseasonÂ thatÂ heÂ was going to managing hisÂ2013-10-30 23:36:5210/30: HoopsRumors- Spurs Lead West With Twelve Returneeshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2013/10/spurs-twelve-returnees.html
Success has bred stability for the San Antonio Spurs. They have the league&#8217;s longest-tenured head coach, its fourth-longest-tenured GM, three players leftover from their championship squad from more than 10 years ago, and a Western Conference-leading dozen players back from last year&#8217;s F2013-10-30 20:36:5310/30: HoopsHabit- Los Angeles Clippers: Clippers Fall To Lakers In Season Openerhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/_9GupSGp6Tk/
On a day that was supposed to be the new beginning and an era of winning and championship runs for the Los Angeles Clippers, the Clippers looked all but dominant in a 115-103 defeat at the hands of their crosstown rival, the Los Angeles Lakers. Blake Griffin led the team with 19 points and seven [&#2013-10-30 18:36:5210/30: Sports Out West- Clippers lose season opener to Lakers, must focus on rebounding, energyhttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2013/10/30/clippers-lakers-nba-season-opener-rebounding/
After an offseason filled with plenty of promise, the Los Angeles Clippers fell apart in the fourth quarter of the season opener to the far less-talented Los Angeles Lakers. The Doc Rivers-led, defensive-minded Clippers gave up 41 points in the fourth quarter en route to a 116-103 loss. The Clippers2013-10-30 10:37:2210/30: HoopsHabit- The Daily Fix: Featuring The Los Angeles Lakers and the Rafter Redemptionhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/mY4zWaCAO7U/
The NBA season is finally under way. Today is our first full slate (14 games), but last night, we eased our way into basketball watching with just three games. I have to say, it was a pretty entertaining opening night. The Los Angeles Lakers and the Rafter Redemption Los Angeles Lakers 116, Los Ange2013-10-30 09:36:4610/30: HoopsHabit- The Daily Fix: Featuring The Los Angeles Lakers and the Rafter Redemptionhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/rKBfza5fHTQ/
The NBA season is finally under way. Today is our first full slate (14 games), but last night, we eased our way into basketball watching with just three games. I have to say, it was a pretty entertaining opening night. The Los Angeles Lakers and the Rafter Redemption Los Angeles Lakers 116, Los Ange2013-10-30 08:36:2010/22: XN Sports- Los Angeles Lakers 2013-14 Previewhttp://www.xnsports.com/2013/10/22/los-angeles-lakers-2013-14-preview/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=los-angeles-lakers-2013-14-preview
Full breakdown of the Los Angeles Lakers offseason moves, draft choices, depth chart, strengths, and weaknesses heading into the 2013-14 season.2013-10-22 12:37:0710/20: HoopsHabit- Los Angeles Lakers Weekly: 2 More Losses Against Familar Foehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/RMW8-yqZkXY/
The Los Angeles Lakers spent most of the last week overseas, visiting the enthusiastic Chinese fans and treating them to two exhibition games.Â As fans in the United States, we have opportunities to watch and attend basketball events on a regular basis throughout the season.Â In China, the fans lo2013-10-20 09:36:3710/20: Sports Out West- Lakers: Xavier Henry is showing his worth this preseasonhttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2013/10/20/lakers-xavier-henry-is-showing-his-worth-this-preseason/
The third-year guard of the University of Kansas has been a pleasant addition to the Lakers roster this offseasonÂ to say the least. In six games this preseason, Xavier HenryÂ has been aÂ very productive scorerÂ off the bench averaging 12.3 points in 20.8 minutes per game. This includesÂ a 29 point 2013-10-20 08:36:4310/17: Sports Out West- Lakers news: Darius Johnson-Odom waivedhttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2013/10/17/lakers-news-darius-johnson-odom-waived/
The Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night whileÂ the team is still inÂ ChinaÂ decided toÂ waive guard Darius Johnson-Odom, according to a press releaseÂ by theÂ organization. The decision to cut Johnson-Odom now puts the Lakers&#8217; rosterÂ down toÂ 16 players under contract.Â The competition for 2013-10-17 08:36:4210/14: Hickory-High- 30/8/5/ on 50/40/90: Another Weekly Roundtablehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Hickory-high/~3/_-I25vh1JzI/
&#160; These weekly roundtables have quickly become a part of our weekly routines and we have every intention of extending through the rest of this barren offseason and right into the season proper. We hope youâre enjoying them as much as we are. Donât forget to check out question 6, which asks 2013-10-14 08:35:2010/13: Sports Out West- Lakers: Who is in position to make the opening day roster?http://www.sportsoutwest.com/2013/10/13/lakers-who-will-make-the-opening-day-roster/
With news coming out on Wednesday that the Los Angeles Lakers waived Dan Gadzuric and Eric Boateng, which downsized the team&#8217;s roster nowÂ to 17 players, it makes the fight for the final few spots on the roster a stiffer competition. 11Â of the playersÂ the roster have guaranteed contract with2013-10-13 08:36:5910/11: Sports Out West- Lakers offense falter in the 2nd Half, lose 104-86 to Kingshttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2013/10/10/lakers-offense-falter-in-the-2nd-half-lose-104-86-to-kings/
Las Vegas &#8212; Before the Los Angeles LakersÂ take off to China next, the team hadÂ playedÂ in their fifth preseason gameÂ on Thursday at the MGM Grand arenaÂ against the SacramentoÂ Kings whichÂ they lostÂ 104-86 in aÂ poor team shootingÂ performance. The Lakers porous shooting was highlightedÂ 2013-10-11 03:36:5810/10: Cowbell Kingdom- Preseason Game 2 Preview: Sacramento Kings at Los Angeles Lakershttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ckingdom/~3/EkNkYgwW8s0/
A look ahead to to tonight's contest between the Kings and Lakers2013-10-10 10:36:259/29: Sports Out West- Lakers Media Day 2013: 5 takeaways heading into training camphttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2013/09/29/lakers-media-day-2013-training-camp/
The Los Angeles Lakers held their annual Media Day on Saturday in preparation for the 2013-14 season, and Sports Out West was on hand to get the pulse of the players and coaches. Numerous challenges await as superstar Kobe Bryant is still without a timetable to return from a torn Achilles&#8217;. Ge2013-09-29 21:37:159/29: WCB Sports- Lakers News: Steve Nash And Pau Gasol Only Confirmed Startershttp://wcbsports.com/lakers-news-steve-nash-pau-gasol-confirmed-starters/2013/09/29/
Only Steve Nash and Pau Gasol&#8216;s starting spots are safe as Kobe Bryant nurses his injury, meaning three starting positions are up for grabs, Dave McMenamin reports on Twitter. Mike D&#39;Antoni said that with Kobe out, all of the Lakers starting positions are up for grabs at camp except for Na2013-09-29 17:37:199/23: Sports Out West- Lakers: Jordan Farmar&#8217;s impact in the 2013-14 seasonhttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2013/09/23/lakers-jordan-farmars-impact-in-the-2013-14-season/
This offseason the Los Angeles Lakers decided to bring back a familiar face in Jordan Farmar, who was selected by the organization in the first round of the 2006 NBA draft and spent his first fourÂ seasonsÂ in the league with the team,Â and the moveÂ couldÂ make aÂ big impactÂ on the teamâs succes2013-09-23 08:37:199/15: Sports Out West- Lakers: What to expect from Steve Nash in the 2013-14 seasonhttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2013/09/15/lakers-what-to-expect-from-steve-nash-in-the-2013-14-season/
The former two-time NBA MVP had anything but a pleasant first year with the Los Angeles Lakers after being acquired by the team in the offseason last year via trade from the Phoenix Suns. In the 2012-13 season, the only thing consistent about Steve Nash were the injuries he suffered. It was a sign e2013-09-15 08:36:329/11: HoopsHabit- Los Angeles Lakers: Breaking Down The 2013-14 Shooting Guardshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/B12Tp-kTB48/
The Los Angeles Lakers have made it a priority this off [&#8230;]Author informationAnthony YoungContributor Current student at the University of Louisville, pursuing a degree in Computer Information Systems or Journalism. I've been dedicated to the NBA since age 11 and I enjoy discussing any type o2013-09-11 09:36:349/5: Sports Out West- Lakers sign G Xavier Henryhttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2013/09/05/lakers-sign-xavier-henry/
The Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday continued to add to their bench by signing former New Orleans Hornets (now Pelicans) guard Xavier Henry, according to general manager Mitch Kupchak. Henry was drafted with the 12th overall selection in the 2010 NBA Draft by the Memphis Grizzles. He was traded in Ja2013-09-05 17:37:069/2: HoopsRumors- Pacific Notes: Kings, Lakers, Fredette, Salmonshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2013/09/pacific-notes.html
New Kings coach Michael Malone sat down with Ailene Voisin of the Sacramento Bee over the weekend for a very interesting chat on the events that led up to his hiring and his vision for the future of the club. &nbsp;Kings fans haven't seen their club in the postseason in seven years and they've had2013-09-02 11:36:418/20: HoopsHabit- Los Angeles Lakers: 2013-14 Season Previewhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/QTj2w3kbOcA/
Lakers 2012-13 Vitals 45-37, 3rd in Pacific Division, 7 [&#8230;]Author informationAnthony YoungContributor Current student at the University of Louisville, pursuing a degree in Computer Information Systems or Journalism. I've been dedicated to the NBA since age 11 and I enjoy discussing any type o2013-08-20 15:36:308/16: XN Sports- Kobe Bryant: The Worst Team He&#8217;s Ever Played Onhttp://sportsjerks.net/2013/08/16/kobe-bryant-worst-team-played/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kobe-bryant-worst-team-played
Kobe Bryantâs rookie year ended in defeat for the Los Angeles Lakers. After a closely matched series with the Portland Trail Blazersâeven if the 3-1 game tally doesnât reveal itâthe L.A. team went up against the Stockton-Malone-led Utah Jazz, and got creamed. As all NBA diehards know, the La2013-08-16 15:36:398/13: Nets Take Over- Nets 2013-2014 vs. Lakers 2012-2013http://www.netstakeover.com/2013/08/nets-2013-2014-vs-lakers-2012-2013.html
The Brooklyn Nets off-season has received the most attention out of all the thirty teams in the NBA during the 2013 Summer. The Nets acquired two Hall of Fame players in power forward Kevin Garnett and small forward Paul Pierce. They additionally obtained sharpshooter Jason Terry, defensive stopp2013-08-13 13:36:368/13: HoopsHabit- Los Angeles Lakers: Will Jordan Farmar Make A Huge Difference?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/GINr9bwn2WY/
The Los Angeles Lakers successfully returned one of the [&#8230;]Author informationAnthony YoungContributor Current student at the University of Louisville, pursuing a degree in Computer Information Systems or Journalism. I've been dedicated to the NBA since age 11 and I enjoy discussing any type o2013-08-13 08:36:308/6: HoopsHabit- NBA: Losers Of The 2013 NBA Offseasonhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/BnaJAWUM6uQ/
All the excitement of the NBA offseason has died down n [&#8230;]Author informationSipho MangoyeBorn in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Grew up in Manchester, England.
I'm currently in my first year at the University of Huddersfield, studying Sports Journalism.
I love a plethora of sports, particularly basketb2013-08-06 09:36:357/19: Sports Out West- Did the Lakers miss on Andrew Goudelock?http://www.sportsoutwest.com/2013/07/19/andrew-goudelock-lakers-bulls-nba-summer-league/
Former Los Angeles Lakers reserve guard Andrew Goudelock is in position to vie for the Las Vegas Summer League MVP award after putting together several strong performances in the NBA&#8217;s proving ground, and that brings up an interesting question.Â Did the Lakers miss on him?Â It&#8217;s a fair2013-07-19 12:39:307/17: HoopsHabit- Los Angeles Lakers: Was It Smart To Add Wesley Johnson?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/QAPwRDmd8gE/
After general manager Mitch Kupchak was successful in a [...]Author informationAnthony YoungContributor Current student at the University of Louisville, pursuing a degree in Computer Information Systems or Journalism. I've been dedicated to the NBA since age 11 and I enjoy discussing any type of is2013-07-17 09:37:087/10: XN Sports- NBA Tax Level Limbo Bar Raised, No Less Treacheroushttp://sportsjerks.net/2013/07/10/nba-luxury-salary-tax-level-increased/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nba-luxury-salary-tax-level-increased
Before the new CBA rolled in, NBA owners had the luxury of raising the ceilings around them according to the height of their stacks of money. Big market teams, especially those owned by sports-happy nuts or who signed lucrative media deals, could just overspend the little guys to a championship. [..2013-07-10 16:36:507/9: HoopsHabit- Los Angeles Lakers: Why Did The Lakers Amnesty Metta World Peace?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/tXLSKz0u-Jg/
The Los Angeles Lakers have decided to part ways with M [...]Author informationJosh RobertsFor frequent basketball talk follow me @JRhoopshabit
I love the NBA and everything it includes. I'm an avid Houston Rockets fan, and incredibly intrigued by the role advanced statistics play in regards to team2013-07-09 10:36:306/25: HoopsHabit- Los Angeles Lakers: Reviewing Their Recent Draft Historyhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/32W_BDOxSDg/
Hiding behind the spotlight consumed by the NBA Finals, [...]Author informationAnthony YoungContributor Current student at the University of Louisville, pursuing a degree in Computer Information Systems or Journalism. I've been dedicated to the NBA since age 11 and I enjoy discussing any type of is2013-06-25 12:36:306/19: HoopsHabit- Los Angeles Lakers: 3 Draft Prospects They Should Considerhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/tLY3SC_H_WQ/
In recent years, the NBA Draft has not been the source [...]The post Los Angeles Lakers: 3 Draft Prospects They Should Consider appeared first on HoopsHabit.2013-06-19 12:36:206/10: HoopsHabit- Los Angeles Lakers: Could They Reclaim Pacific Division Title?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/_C25FQ7Pnts/
During the 2012-13 regular season, which many have labe [...]The post Los Angeles Lakers: Could They Reclaim Pacific Division Title? appeared first on HoopsHabit.2013-06-10 14:36:525/10: HoopsHabit- Los Angeles Lakers: 5 Best Free Agents To Target For 2013-14http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/vHDKNw65OAk/
The Los Angeles Lakersâ disaster of a season has come t [...]The post Los Angeles Lakers: 5 Best Free Agents To Target For 2013-14 appeared first on HoopsHabit.2013-05-10 14:36:324/29: HoopsHabit- NBA Playoffs 2013: 5 Biggest Surprises So Farhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/dfQ-21cMyQc/
The NBA playoffs are a week old and theyâre already ove [...]The post NBA Playoffs 2013: 5 Biggest Surprises So Far appeared first on HoopsHabit.2013-04-29 12:36:264/28: NBA Injury News- Lakersâ€™ Metta World Peace, Steve Nash out for Game 4http://www.nbainjurynews.com/2013/04/lakers-metta-world-peace-steve-nash-out.html
The Los Angeles Lakers are once again going to be shorthanded against the San Antonio Spurs, as you can officially add Metta World Peace to the teamâs long list of players that will be sidelined due to injury. Lakers coach Mike DâAntoni told reporters â including Dave McMenamin of ESPN Los Ang2013-04-28 11:36:484/27: LakersSpin- Metta World Peace says he may sit out Game 4 because of kneehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LakersSpin/~3/fwu2iov9c2A/metta-world-peace-says-he-may-sit-out.html
At this point, whatâs another injured Laker having to sit out?
Metta World Peace tried to give it a go Friday night against San Antonio â heâd had fluid removed from his knee less than 24 hours before
but tried to get out on the court. He was moving stiffly and shot 0-6
in the fir2013-04-27 23:36:474/27: NBA Injury News- Steve Nash, Jodie Meeks out in Lakersâ€™ losshttp://www.nbainjurynews.com/2013/04/steve-nash-jodie-meeks-out-in-lakers.html
The Los Angeles Lakers knew they wouldnât have guards Steve Blake or Kobe Bryant last night. It also turns out that they didnât have Steve Nash or Jodie Meeks against the San Antonio Spurs, instead having to go with a backcourt featuring the likes of Andrew Goudelock and Darius Morris. Oh ye2013-04-27 13:36:354/27: XN Sports- 2013 NBA Playoffs Daily Recap (4/27)http://sportsjerks.net/2013/04/27/2013-nba-playoffs-daily-recap-427/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2013-nba-playoffs-daily-recap-427
The 2013 NBA Playoffs continued on Friday night. While the Golden State Warriors continued their quest of an upset, the Lakers and Celtics are on the verge of being swept. San Antonio defeats Los Angeles, 120-89 In the most anti**** matchup of the night, the San Antonio Spurs beat the Lakers to t2013-04-27 12:36:254/27: Sports Out West- Lakers vs. Spurs: Kobe Bryant&#8217;s Twitter hiatus adds insult to injuryhttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2013/04/27/kobe-bryant-twitter-nba-playoffs-lakers-spurs/
The Los Angeles Lakers are on the brink of finishing their disastrous season via a sweep at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs after [...]2013-04-27 09:36:314/27: Sports Out West- Russell Westbrook injury is big loss for Western Conference, NBA Playoffshttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2013/04/27/russell-westbrook-injury-thunder-nba-playoffs/
Derrick Rose, Danny Granger, Danilo Gallinari, Rajon Rondo and Kobe Bryant. These aren&#8217;t starters for this year&#8217;s NBA All-Star game, rather, it&#8217;s a list of [...]2013-04-27 08:36:274/26: LakersSpin- More Lakers injury fun: World Peace has knee drained(W/Picture), will play tonighthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LakersSpin/~3/rhcy0k1qwZA/more-lakers-injury-fun-world-peace-has.html
Lakers trainer Gary Vitti is going to need more than a room off the side of the locker room, he needs his own wing.
To add to the injuries expected to keep the top four Lakers out of a crucial Game 3 Friday night, Metta World Peace
had his knee drained on Thursday. Teams try to keep this 2013-04-26 21:39:124/26: LakersSpin- Blake out indefinitely; Nash, Meeks doubtful for Game 3http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LakersSpin/~3/lJfMGS4B2E0/blake-out-indefinitely-nash-meeks.html
It looks like the Lakers will head into Game 3 against the Spurs Friday night without their top four guards.
Steve Blake
is out indefinitely with a right hamstring injury suffered in the
fourth quarter of the Lakers latest loss on Wednesday night, the team
announced Thursday afternoon.2013-04-26 13:37:024/26: Sports Out West- 2013 NBA Playoffs: Lakers guard Steve Blake&#8217;s Game 2 injury epitomizes seasonhttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2013/04/26/2013-nba-playoffs-lakers-guard-steve-blakes-game-2-injury-epitomizes-season/
The Los Angeles Lakers might have just lost more than Game 2 at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs. Steve Blake strained his hamstring [...]2013-04-26 12:37:074/26: numberFire- Lakers Have Little Chance Without Starting Guardshttps://www.numberfire.com/nba/news/786/lakers-have-little-chance-without-starting-guards
It's been nice knowing you, Lakers: the purple and gold barely stand a chance without Nash, Blake, or Meeks.See More
Steve Nash
Steve Blake
Jodie Meeks
Darius Morris
Dwight Howard
Pau Gasol
Andrew Goudelock
2013-04-26 12:37:014/26: NBA Injury News- Lakers' Jodie Meeks, Steve Nash doubtful for Game 3http://www.nbainjurynews.com/2013/04/lakers-jodie-meeks-steve-nash-doubtful.html
The Los Angeles Lakers are certain to be without guard Steve Blake tonight when they take on the San Antonio Spurs. There is also a chance that they'll be without fellow guards Steve Nash and Jodie Meeks, who are both considered doubtful to play in Game 3.DâAntoni: âRealistically Meeks is mor2013-04-26 10:36:374/26: NBA Injury News- Lakersâ€™ Steve Blake out indefinitelyhttp://www.nbainjurynews.com/2013/04/lakers-steve-blake-out-indefinitely.html
The hits keep on coming for the Los Angeles Lakers, as they could be without their top four guards for their Game 3 matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. While Jodie Meeks and Steve Nash could play, the team has announced that Steve Blake is out indefinitely after an ultrasound confirmed a moder2013-04-26 08:36:194/25: NBA Injury News- Lakers' Steve Blake injures hamstringhttp://www.nbainjurynews.com/2013/04/lakers-steve-blake-injures-hamstring.html
Los Angeles Lakers' guard Steve Blake has stepped up in a big way in the absence of Steve Nash and Kobe Bryant. Unfortunately for the Lakers, the injury bug has bit again, as Blake suffered a hamstring injury during last night's Game 2 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.Blake told reporters -- includi2013-04-25 13:36:234/24: XN Sports- 2013 NBA Playoffs: Injury Updatehttp://sportsjerks.net/2013/04/24/2013-nba-playoffs-injury-update/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2013-nba-playoffs-injury-update
This was originally going to be a piece on how David Leeâs series-ending hip injury pretty much killed all of Golden Stateâs hopes. But then they put on a shooting clinic, going for 131 points on 65% shooting. I saw them winning a game or two, but didnât expect them to give Denver such headach2013-04-24 18:36:344/24: NBA Injury News- Lakersâ€™ Jodie Meeks expects to play in Game 2http://www.nbainjurynews.com/2013/04/lakers-jodie-meeks-expects-to-play-in.html
Steve Nash and Kobe Bryant arenât the only injured players on the Los Angeles Lakers. Guard Jodie Meeks missed practice on Monday and Tuesday due to a sprained ankle, but he told coach Mike DâAntoni that he will be ready and available for todayâs Game 2 matchup against the San Antonio Spurs2013-04-24 10:36:304/22: HoopsHabit- NBA Playoffs 2013: 5 Things Weâ€™ve Learned From the Playoffs So Farhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/w3NC_fBX6N0/
The opening weekend of the 2013 NBA playoffs is behind [...]The post NBA Playoffs 2013: 5 Things We&#8217;ve Learned From the Playoffs So Far appeared first on HoopsHabit.2013-04-22 11:36:204/21: HoopsHabit- NBA Best of the Week Awardshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/TaZRdq9R-6M/
The NBA regular season is over, but itâs worth a look b [...]The post NBA Best of the Week Awards appeared first on HoopsHabit.2013-04-21 16:36:234/20: HoopsHabit- Los Angeles Lakers: Should They Trade Steve Nash This Summer?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/UqvHbvpaS_g/
This was suppose to be a dream season for the Los Angeles Lakers. Steve Nash and Dwight Howard joined Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol to form a West Coast dream team that was going to approach 70 wins. The NBA championship was theirs to lose.The post Los Angeles Lakers: Should They Trade Steve Nash This S2013-04-20 16:36:274/18: HoopsHabit- NBA Playoffs 2013: San Antonio Spurs Vs. Los Angeles Lakers Previewhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/oFnYnG03bSg/
After a rough, disappointing season where the question [...]The post NBA Playoffs 2013: San Antonio Spurs Vs. Los Angeles Lakers Preview appeared first on HoopsHabit.2013-04-18 10:36:144/15: Sports Out West- Steve Blake spurns â€˜White Mambaâ€™ nickname after big night against Spurshttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2013/04/15/steve-blake-white-mamba/
A depleted Los Angeles Lakers backcourt with an ailing Steve Nash compounded by a season-ending injury to Kobe Bryant meant that one of, if not [...]2013-04-15 08:36:454/14: XN Sports- Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks for April 14http://sportsjerks.net/2013/04/14/daily-fantasy-basketball-picks-april-14/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=daily-fantasy-basketball-picks-april-14
This lineup is for Sunday&#8217;s Late-Game FanDuel contests: Even with Kobe Bryant&#8216;s Achilles&#8217; injury, he put on a herculean effort to get the Lakers the win. Today is one of the last days of the season with a full slate of NBA match-ups and the Lakers will face off against the Spurs wi2013-04-14 14:36:244/13: HoopsHabit- Los Angeles Lakers: Grading Each Playerâ€™s Performance in 2012-13http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/K5zrWKdcDp4/
According to an NBA.com report, Los Angeles Lakers supe [...]The post Los Angeles Lakers: Grading Each Playerâs Performance in 2012-13 appeared first on HoopsHabit.2013-04-13 12:36:104/8: HoopsHabit- Los Angeles Lakers: Areas They Need To Address In the Offseasonhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/dwi-ibx1Ers/
If the Los Angeles Lakers miss the postseason, itâs goi [...]The post Los Angeles Lakers: Areas They Need To Address In the Offseason appeared first on HoopsHabit.2013-04-08 12:36:484/5: numberFire- NBA Daily Fantasy Helper: Friday 4/5/13https://www.numberfire.com/nba/news/729/nba-daily-fantasy-helper-friday-4-5-13
Jrue Holiday's cost plummeting after a 2-24 game? Sounds like an exploitable inefficiency to me.See More
Russell Westbrook
Jrue Holiday
David Lee
Nazr Mohammed
Brandon Jennings
Jodie Meeks
2013-04-05 13:36:363/31: HoopsHabit- Dallas Mavericks: Why They Will Beat Lakers And Take No. 8 Playoff Seedhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/ezZ5y88IR-k/
For weeks it was seen as a race between the Houston Roc [...]The post Dallas Mavericks: Why They Will Beat Lakers And Take No. 8 Playoff Seed appeared first on HoopsHabit.2013-03-31 12:36:113/31: Cowbell Kingdom- CK Press Box Report: Los Angeles Lakers 103, Sacramento Kings 98http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ckingdom/~3/JtDAF0FFhZc/
Questionable judgment costs the Kings a chance to play spoiler in the Lakers' playoff hopes2013-03-31 02:37:283/30: Cowbell Kingdom- Game 74 Preview: Sacramento Kings vs. Los Angeles Lakershttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ckingdom/~3/3qOguMx1WJs/
Previewing tonight's match-up between the Kings and Lakers2013-03-30 16:36:063/30: XN Sports- Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks for Mar. 30http://sportsjerks.net/2013/03/30/daily-fantasy-basketball-picks-mar-30/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=daily-fantasy-basketball-picks-mar-30
Friday&#8217;s lineup had three players with 40+ but was sabotaged by poor performances from Robin Lopez (9 pts), Brian Roberts (18 pts), and Andre Miller (17 pts). The end result was a relatively poor 225 point lineup. Saturday&#8217;s games have one 1pm contest so I have decided to write a lineup 2013-03-30 15:36:363/28: numberFire- NBA Daily Fantasy Helper: Thursday 3/28/13https://www.numberfire.com/nba/news/701/nba-daily-fantasy-helper-thursday-3-28-13
With 20+ points in five of his last six games, we'll take the bomber Monta Ellis against a hurting Lakers squad.See More
Dwight Howard
Monta Ellis
Paul George
Jodie Meeks
DeMarcus Cousins
O.J. Mayo
2013-03-28 17:36:443/28: Spreadsheet Sports- Thursday 3-28 NBA Fanduel Analyticshttp://www.spreadsheet-sports.com/thursday-3-28-nba-fanduel-analytics/
Please see Introducing the Spreadsheet-Sports Daily Fantasy Sports Analytics System for more information on how these rankings work. Top Overall Plays 1. Kobe Bryant 2. Dwight Howard 3. Larry Sanders Best Value Plays 1. Markieff Morris 2. Jodie Meeks 3. Mike Dunleavy Trending Upward 1. Wesley Johnso2013-03-28 13:36:183/28: NBA Injury News- Metta World Peace to undergo surgery, out six weekhttp://www.nbainjurynews.com/2013/03/metta-world-peace-to-undergo-surgery.html
The Los Angeles Lakers thought they might get away with losing Metta World Peace for just a week. &nbsp;Of course, that wouldn't be the case. &nbsp;After getting an MRI to determine the extent of the damage, and after meeting with team doctor Steve Lombardo, it was determined that Metta World Pe2013-03-28 07:36:073/23: Sports Out West- Antawn Jamison injury: Lakers F will undergo MRI Saturdayhttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2013/03/23/antawn-jamison-injury-lakers-f-will-undergo-mri-saturday/
Los Angeles Lakers forward Antawn Jamison sustained a sprain to his right wrist in the team&#8217;s 103-100 loss against the Washington Wizards on Friday night [...]2013-03-23 12:36:343/19: XN Sports- Week 21 NBA Injury Report: Playoff Painshttp://sportsjerks.net/2013/03/19/week-21-nba-fantasy-injury-report-playoff-pains/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=week-21-nba-fantasy-injury-report-playoff-pains
There&#8217;s nothing worse than having a guy like Kobe Bryant or Carmelo Anthony carry you through the season only to disappear to the sidelines come playoff time. Luckily, with plenty of injuries to go around, you can still pick up plenty of solid replacements to get you through your week until yo2013-03-19 17:36:303/17: Cowbell Kingdom- Game 67 Preview: Sacramento Kings at Los Angeles Lakershttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ckingdom/~3/mv81aloDF7g/
Looking ahead to tonight's road match-up between the Kings and Lakers2013-03-17 16:35:523/16: XN Sports- Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks for Mar. 16http://sportsjerks.net/2013/03/16/daily-fantasy-basketball-picks-mar-16/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=daily-fantasy-basketball-picks-mar-16
Last night&#8217;s lineup was middle of the road, sabotaged by Kobe&#8217;s surprise attempt to play. While he only lasted 12 minutes in the contest it was Steve Blake, not Jodie Meeks, who bene**** from Kobe&#8217;s short night. Blake scored a tremendous 42 against the Pacers. Anthony Davis had a2013-03-16 14:36:293/16: XN Sports- Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks for Mar. 15http://sportsjerks.net/2013/03/15/daily-fantasy-basketball-picks-mar-15/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=daily-fantasy-basketball-picks-mar-15
The last time I wrote up a FanDuel lineup I prognosticated a one game renaissance for the Suns Jared Dudley. That happened &#8211; unfortunately it was one game after I picked him to do so. Despite many good picks in that lineup it was undone by the disastrous performances of Andrea Bargnani, David 2013-03-16 01:36:173/15: XN Sports- Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks for Mar. 15http://sportsjerks.net/2013/03/15/daily-fantasy-basketball-picks-mar-15/
The last time I wrote up a FanDuel lineup I prognosticated a one game renaissance for the Suns Jared Dudley. That happened &#8211; unfortunately it was one game after I picked him to do so. Despite many good picks in that lineup it was undone by the disastrous performances of Andrea Bargnani, David 2013-03-15 14:37:473/14: XN Sports- Week 20 Fantasy Basketball Stock Market: The Replacementshttp://sportsjerks.net/2013/03/14/week-20-fantasy-basketball-stock-market-waiver-wire-sleepers/
With nearly half the league making this week&#8217;s injury report, there are suddenly plenty of new starters around the league worth a pickup heading into the fantasy playoffs. There&#8217;s also Pau Gasol who is currently available in nearly half of all fantasy leagues. With guys like Kobe, Kyrie 2013-03-14 17:37:523/14: XN Sports- Week 20 Fantasy Basketball Stock Market: The Replacementshttp://sportsjerks.net/2013/03/14/week-20-fantasy-basketball-stock-market-waiver-wire-sleepers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=week-20-fantasy-basketball-stock-market-waiver-wire-sleepers
With nearly half the league making this week&#8217;s injury report, there are suddenly plenty of new starters around the league worth a pickup heading into the fantasy playoffs. There&#8217;s also Pau Gasol who is currently available in nearly half of all fantasy leagues. With guys like Kobe, Kyrie 2013-03-14 15:36:513/9: Sports Out West- Lakers Robert Sacre, Darius Morris headed to D-Leaguehttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2013/03/09/lakers-robert-sacre-darius-morris-d-league/
The Los Angeles Lakers assigned center Robert Sacre and guard Darius Morris to the Los Angeles D-Fenders of the NBA Development League, according to RealGM.com.Â [...]2013-03-09 16:36:413/5: Spreadsheet Sports- Tuesday 3-5 NBA Fanduel Analyticshttp://www.spreadsheet-sports.com/tuesday-3-5-nba-fanduel-analytics/
Please see Introducing the Spreadsheet-Sports Daily Fantasy Sports Analytics System for more information on how these rankings work. Top Overall Plays 1. Kevin Durant 2. Kobe Bryant 3. Russell Westbrook Best Value Plays 1.Â John Salmons 2. Marcus Thornton 3. JaVale McGee Trending Upward 1. Jeff Gree2013-03-05 09:36:212/25: Spreadsheet Sports- Monday 2-25 NBA Fanduel Analyticshttp://www.spreadsheet-sports.com/monday-2-25-nba-fanduel-analytics/
Please see Introducing the Spreadsheet-Sports Daily Fantasy Sports Analytics System for more information on how these rankings work. Top Overall Plays 1.Kobe Bryant 2. Al Horford 3. Josh Smith Best Value Plays 1. Kosta Koufos 2. Gordon Hayward 3. Jodie Meeks Trending Upward 1. Jeff Green 2. Ty Lawso2013-02-25 19:36:182/25: HoopsHabit- Los Angeles Lakers: What Needs to Change This Offseason?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/vlusfqjzVlA/
The 2012-13 season promised a lot for the Los Angeles L [...]The post Los Angeles Lakers: What Needs to Change This Offseason? appeared first on HoopsHabit.2013-02-25 09:35:592/5: numberFire- NBA Daily Fantasy Helper: Tuesday 2/5/13https://www.numberfire.com/nba/news/552/nba-daily-fantasy-helper-tuesday-2-5-13
No Dwight Howard for the Lakers means Brook Lopez can shine.See More
George Hill
Jodie Meeks
Chandler Parsons
David Lee
Stephen Curry
Brandon Jennings
Brook Lopez
Monta Ellis
Roy Hibbert
Gerald Wallace
Tayshaun Prince
Corey Brewer
2013-02-05 14:36:282/3: We Talk Fantasy Sports- The Case for Adding Byron Mullenshttp://www.wetalkfantasysports.com/2013/02/the-case-for-adding-byron-mullens.html
Byron Mullens intends to play tomorrow vs. Miami, and itâs time to pick him up in your league if heâs available. As of this writing, Mullens is just 23% owned in Yahoo leagues, dropped by many after his injury news came out. He carries some red flags, sure, but as I'll show below, I believe he'2013-02-03 16:36:321/8: HoopsHabit- Los Angeles Lakers: Why the Lakers Should Trade Dwight Howardhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/CdyZaIoL0fM/
The Los Angeles Lakers are like an ongoing reality show. On Monday, rumors swirled around the Internet that Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard recently engaged in a confrontation behind the scenes following a New Yearâs loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Minutes later, these rumors were shot down by Laker2013-01-08 15:36:291/7: The High Phive- Where have all the 76ers gone?http://www.highphive.net/2013/01/06/where-have-all-the-76ers-gone/
The 76ers started off their 2012-13 campaign with an emotional victory over the Denver Nuggets and former teammate Andre Iguodala. Â As it stands, they are in a tailspin. Â What began as a season full of possibilities and a very high ceiling has 76ers fans wondering whether or not the team will even2013-01-07 11:36:0212/21: We Talk Fantasy Sports- Fantasy Basketball Week 6 Recap http://www.wetalkfantasysports.com/2012/12/Fantasy-Basketball-Week-6-Recap.html
After beating the Clippers and Knicks during a 5 game win streak, and improving their home record to 7-1,&nbsp;the Brooklyn Nets have come CRASHING back down to earth.&nbsp; On November 30, the Nets beat the Orlando Magic to wrap up a great month and extend their winning streak to 5 games.&nbsp; The2012-12-21 14:36:2212/17: XN Sports- Week 8 Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wirehttp://sportsjerks.net/2012/12/17/fantasy-basketball-waiver-wire-week-eight/
Rookies can be a fantasy owner&#8217;s best friend or worst enemy. They are raw, inexperienced, and seldom consistent. At the same time, they are usually readily available on the waiver wire which means they are yours for the taking if they heat up. Let&#8217;s take a look at some 2012 lottery picks2012-12-17 12:37:0512/3: Z krainy NBA- Sinusoida Lakershttp://zkrainynba.com/relacje/sinusoida-lakers
Los Angeles Lakers doznali 9. poraÅ¼ki w obecnym sezonie. Tym razem na wÅasnym parkiecie ulegli byÅej druÅ¼ynie Dwighta Howarda, Orlando Magic.Forma JeziorowcÃ³w w obecnym sezonie wciÄ Å¼ nie zostaÅa ustabilizowana. Po kapitalnym meczu, ktÃ³ry rozegrali w ubiegÅy piÄ tek w Staples Center wysoko 2012-12-03 06:35:3112/2: Z krainy NBA- Hello again, Orlandohttp://zkrainynba.com/relacje/hello-again-orlando
Dwight Howard po raz pierwszy zagra przeciwko Orlando Magic, jednak zanim to nastÄ pi, przed Phoenix Suns piekielnie trudne zadanie w Madison Square Garden.Â
Mecz dnia: Los Angeles Lakers (8-8) &#8211; Orlando Magic (5-10) &#8211; godz. 3:30
Po 621 meczach w przeciÄ gu oÅmiu sezonÃ³w w Orlando Mag2012-12-02 10:35:1811/21: Nets Take Over- Nets vs Lakers Recap: Almost Therehttp://netstakeover.blogspot.com/2012/11/nets-vs-lakers-recap-almost-there.html
The Nets look to extend their win streak to six facing the Los Angeles&nbsp;Lakers Tuesday night. This is also the second National Televised game, and it turned out to be a great one.The Lakers got off to a ten to nothing lead early in the first quarter. Turnovers and bad offense was the cause and h2012-11-21 02:36:4911/17: Z krainy NBA- Howard wciÄ…Å¼ nad Gortatemhttp://zkrainynba.com/relacje/howard-wciaz-nad-gortatem
Prawdopodobnie po raz ostatni pod wodzÄ Berniego Bickerstaffa Lakers rozegrali dziÅ swoje spotkanie w tym sezonie. Z zalÄ Å¼kiem taktyki naÅoÅ¼onej przez Mike&#8217;a D&#8217;Antoniego pokonali oni w Staples Center Phoenix Suns 114-102.Â
Gospodarze do tego meczu przystÄ pili po raz kolejny bez s2012-11-17 05:35:1711/12: With Malice- LA Stories...http://www.with-malice.com/articles/la-lakers/la-stories.html
.Summertime... and the livin' is easy. At least, that's what Lakerfans have to be hearing at the moment.&nbsp; Because, oh boy, what a summer that was.&nbsp; Mitch Kupchak stated at the start of the off-season that he was out looking to hit a home-run, and I think it's more than fair to say he did (2012-11-12 22:35:3211/12: Z krainy NBA- Jeziorowcy wracajÄ… na odpowiednie toryhttp://zkrainynba.com/relacje/jeziorowcy-wracaja-na-odpowiednie-tory
Los Angeles Lakers odnieÅli w tym sezonie swoje trzecie zwyciÄstwo pokonujÄ c tym razem w Staples Center Sacramento Kings. Obie druÅ¼yny przystÄpowaÅy do tego spotkania osÅabione, Lakers dalszym brakiem Steveâa Nasha, natomiast Sacramento musiaÅo radziÄ sobie w tym spotkaniu bez DeMarcusa C2012-11-12 05:35:1910/25: The Hoops Manifesto- 2012/13 NBA Team Rankings &amp; Previews: #2 Los Angeles Lakershttp://www.bloguinmedia.com/hoopsmanifesto/articles/basketball/201213-nba-team-rankings-a-previews-2-los-angeles-lakers.html
#2 - Los Angeles Lakers2011/12 Record:&nbsp;41-25, lost Western Conference Semifinals2012/13 Projected Record: 62-20,&nbsp;playoffs&nbsp;&nbsp;
Key Additions:Steve Nash - Point GuardJodie Meeks - Shooting GuardAntawn Jamison - Power ForwardKey Departures:Ramon Sessions - Point GuardMatt Bar2012-10-25 22:35:3210/25: Z krainy NBA- Zaczynamy bez Kobego?http://zkrainynba.com/nba/news/zaczynamy-bez-kobego
Kontuzja stopy, przez ktÃ³rÄ Kobe Bryant opuÅciÅ ostatnie spotkanie przedsezonowe jest na tyle groÅºna, Å¼e moÅ¼e zmusiÄ go do opuszczenia startu rozgrywek.
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Uraz ten dokuczaÅ Kobemu od poczÄ tku przygotowaÅ do sezonu. Przez niego opuÅciÅ kilka treningÃ³w, ale 2012-10-25 18:35:1810/25: Cowbell Kingdom- Preseason Game 7 Preview: Sacramento Kings at Los Angeles Lakershttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ckingdom/~3/m_VRXHcK140/
Looking ahead to the Kings' final preseason game against the Lakers2012-10-25 16:36:1110/25: The Hoops Manifesto- 2012/13 NBA Team Rankings &amp; Previews: #2 Los Angeles Lakershttp://www.hoopsmanifesto.com/articles/basketball/201213-nba-team-rankings-a-previews-2-los-angeles-lakers.html
#2 - Los Angeles Lakers2011/12 Record:&nbsp;41-25, lost Western Conference Semifinals2012/13 Projected Record: 62-20,&nbsp;playoffs&nbsp;&nbsp;
Key Additions:Steve Nash - Point GuardJodie Meeks - Shooting GuardAntawn Jamison - Power ForwardKey Departures:Ramon Sessions - Point GuardMatt Bar2012-10-25 10:35:2210/12: The Hoops Manifesto- 2012/13 NBA Team Rankings &amp; Previews: #11 Philadelphia 76ershttp://www.hoopsmanifesto.com/articles/basketball/201213-nba-team-rankings-a-previews-11-philadelphia-76ers.html
#11- Philadelphia 76ers2011/12 Record:&nbsp;35-31, lost Eastern Conference Second Round2012/13 Projected Record: 48-34,&nbsp;playoffs&nbsp;&nbsp;
Key Additions:Royal Ivey - Point GuardJason Richardson - Shooting GuardNick Young - Shooting GuardAndrew Bynum - CenterKwame Brown - CenterKey De2012-10-12 12:35:2310/12: The Hoops Manifesto- 2012/13 NBA Team Rankings &amp; Previews: #11 Philadelphia 76ershttp://www.bloguinmedia.com/hoopsmanifesto/articles/basketball/201213-nba-team-rankings-a-previews-11-philadelphia-76ers.html
#11- Philadelphia 76ers2011/12 Record:&nbsp;35-31, lost Eastern Conference Second Round2012/13 Projected Record: 48-34,&nbsp;playoffs&nbsp;&nbsp;
Key Additions:Royal Ivey - Point GuardJason Richardson - Shooting GuardNick Young - Shooting GuardAndrew Bynum - CenterKwame Brown - CenterKey De2012-10-12 10:35:2310/4: The Wages of Wins Journal- Why Losing Matt Barnes Hurts the Lakershttp://wagesofwins.com/2012/10/03/why-losing-matt-barnes-hurts-the-lakers/
Dre looks at how the loss of Matt Barnes and the faith in Kobe Bryant will hurt the Lakers Continue reading &#8594;2012-10-04 01:36:2210/1: Gothic Ginobili- Player Capsules 2012, #178-180: Shelden Williams, Jodie Meeks, Lamar Odomhttp://gothicginobili.com/?p=4367
As our summer mainstay, Aaron's writing a 370-part series discussing almost every notable player who was -- as of last season -- getting minutes in the NBA. Intent is to get you talking, thinking, and appreciating the myriad of wonderful folks who play in our favorite sports league. Today we continu2012-10-01 14:37:009/11: HoopsHabit- Los Angeles Lakers 2012-13 NBA Previewhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/RRcXZh2kYjA/
Los Angeles Lakers 2011-12 Vitals: 41-25, 1st in Pacific Division, 3rd in Western Conference 97.3 PPG/95.9 OPP PPG 2012-13 Roster: Steve Blake &#8211; PG Kobe Bryant &#8211; SG Earl Clark &#8211; F Chris Duhon &#8211; PG Devin Ebanks &#8211; SF Pau Gasol &#8211; PF Andrew Goudelock &#8211; G Jordan 2012-09-11 04:02:059/10: With Malice- LA Stories...http://with-malice.com/articles/la-lakers/la-stories.html
.Summertime... and the livin' is easy. At least, that's what Lakerfans have to be hearing at the moment.&nbsp; Because, oh boy, what a summer that was.&nbsp; Mitch Kupchak stated at the start of the off-season that he was out looking to hit a home-run, and I think it's more than fair to say he did (2012-09-10 04:00:425/2: Hickory-High- 76ersâ€™ Combination Of Combo Guardshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Hickory-high/~3/pew_a_jbYW8/
The 76ers backcourt really struggled in Game One. Flush with versatility, what combinations have they relied on this season, and what combinations worked in Game One? Continue reading &#8594;2012-05-02 04:00:254/10: The Wages of Wins Journal- Faried is a beast and other lessons from the top 50 games of the seasonhttp://wagesofwins.com/2012/04/10/faried-is-a-beast-and-other-lessons-from-the-top-50-games-of-the-season/
Dre examines the top 50 individual performances so far this season and a few are starring a certain favorite Denver Nugget. Continue reading &#8594;2012-04-10 04:01:162/25: BBR Blog- PI+ Stat of the Day: Most Effective Lineups in a Gamehttp://www.sports-reference.com/blog/2012/02/pi-stat-of-the-day-most-effective-lineups-in-a-game/
Thanks to the PI+ Lineup Finder, here are the 5-man units with the best +/- in a single game this season: Net (Totals) Rk Lineup Date Tm Opp MP PTS 1 C. Boozer&#160;&#124;&#160;R. Brewer&#160;&#124;&#160;L. Deng&#160;&#124;&#160;J. Noah&#160;&#124;&#160;D. Rose 2012-01-01 CHI MEM W 18.8 +30 2 C. Boo2012-02-25 04:00:132/20: Miami Heat Index- Week 9 Eastern Conference Fanalyst Rankings: NBA All-Star Saturday Night Editionhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MiamiHeatIndex/~3/xwYnJgAMdoA/week-9-eastern-conference-fanalyst.html
Week 9 of the NBA season ends with All-Star Weekend, where the best plays take place above the rim and beyond the arc. This weekâs Fanalyst Rankings highlights the best dunkers and bombers on the best teams in the Eastern Conference.
The worksheet below ranks all teams in the NBA by dunks and2012-02-20 04:00:342/8: Basketball Prospectus- 2012 APBRmetric All-Starshttp://www.basketballprospectus.com/unfiltered/?p=834
This is a series I always traditionally did over at Basketball-Reference, but I&#8217;m bringing it over to Prospectus for 2012. The concept is simple: if voters only looked at various advanced stats, which players would make the All-Star teams?
To pick teams, I used the official positional designat2012-02-08 04:01:181/27: Tyler's Think Tank- NBA 5 Up and Downhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TylersThinkTank/~3/jzzGotRO5aE/nba-5-up-and-down.html
As of yesterday, the NBA season is a month old.&nbsp; I thought it would be a good time to check in on some teams and players doing well so far, and others who aren't.
High Five
Philadelphia 76ers
A .500 team last year currently sitting at the top of the Atlantic Divsion ahead of the Knicks a2012-01-27 04:01:091/14: Z krainy NBA- Miami w odwrocie, Kobe w gazie &#8211; skrÃ³ty i statystyki z 13 styczniahttp://zkrainynba.com/multimedia/highlighty/miami-w-odwrocie-kobe-w-gazie-skroty-i-statystyki-z-13-stycznia
Sponsorem dzisiejszej audycji jest cyferka 3. Po raz trzeci z rzÄdu Kobe BryantÂ rzuciÅ co najmniej 40 punktÃ³w, trzecie poraÅ¼ki z rzÄdu zanotowali Toronto Raptors, Boston Celtics, Miami Heat i Phoenix Suns. Zapraszamy na skrÃ³ty i statystyki z piÄ tkowych spotkaÅ.
Toronto Raptors (4-8) &#8212012-01-14 04:00:271/9: The Wages of Wins Journal- The Best Team in the NBA isâ€¦ the Sixers???http://wagesofwins.com/2012/01/08/the-best-team-in-the-nba-is-the-sixers/
The NBA season is now two weeks old. Who is the best team in this very small sample? To answer this question, letâs look at the team with the best efficiency differential &#8212; offensive efficiency minus defensive efficiency &#8212; in &#8230; Continue reading &#8594;2012-01-09 04:01:1112/1: Hickory-High- Lineup Optimization: or The Search For Rigid Flexibilityhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Hickory-high/~3/09FUnh4VD1A/
Trying to fill an off-season without an end-date, I took a stab this summer at applying statistical analysis to the performance of NBA coaches. I&#8217;ve presented two different methods over the past few months, both relying on the same premise and focusing on the same facet of coaching. The only a2011-12-01 04:00:2310/26: Celtics Life- Rondo Finishes with 21 & 14 in Big Blue Tour Finalehttp://www.celticslife.com/2011/10/rondo-finishes-with-21-14-in-big-blue.html
Rajon Rondo has been parti**** in the Big Blue All-Stars Tour where a bunch of former Wildcats face off against random collections of NBA players. Last night Rondo had a tall task as he was the only star on his team versus a squad featuring Zach Randolph, Rudy **** and Eric Gordon among othe2011-10-26 04:01:1810/19: Z krainy NBA- Ranking ESPN, miejsca 280-261http://zkrainynba.pl/?p=5260
Dzisiaj kolejne 20 miejsc w rankingu ESPN. Pojawi siÄ w niej kilku debiutantÃ³w, a takÅ¼e najniÅ¼szy gracz w NBA. Zapraszamy do lektury.
280. Yi Jianlian &#8211; 3.46
MiaÅ byÄ drugim Dirkiem Nowitzkim, a nie jest nawet drugim AndreÄ Bargnanim. DÅugo w lidze juÅ¼ raczej nie zabawi, bo gdzie ni2011-10-19 04:00:4310/2: The City- Position- and Shot-Location Adjusted Marginal Scoring (Part III): 3-pt Shootinghttp://thecity2.com/2011/09/30/position-and-shot-location-adjusted-marginal-scoring-part-iii-3-pt-shooting/
In the first two parts of this series I develop a new scoring metric (PSAMS) and applied it to inside shooting and mid-range shooting. If you haven&#8217;t read those articles already, now would be a good time, since they define &#8230; Continue reading &#8594;2011-10-02 04:00:389/11: A Substitute for War- NBA Franchise Power Rankings &#8211; #25: Philadelphia 76ershttp://asubstituteforwar.com/2011/09/10/nba-franchise-power-rankings-25-philadelphia-76ers/
Previous rankings: #30 - Charlotte Bobcats (+ introduction) #29 - Phoenix Suns #28 - Denver Nuggets #27 - Detroit Pistons #26 - Milwaukee Bucks &#160; #25 &#8211; Philadelphia 76ers Total Trade Value Ranking: #26 (Feb. 2011 ranking: #26) Managerial Grade: C- Financial Grade: C Estimated Record next 2011-09-11 04:00:118/29: Z krainy NBA- Sixers trenujÄ…http://zkrainynba.pl/?p=2265
MnÃ³stwo zawodnikÃ³w odpoczywa, bo sÄ zwyczajnie do tego zmuszeni, albo tylko wydaje im siÄ, Å¼e sÄ . Jest teÅ¼ taka garstka, ktÃ³ra nie zamierza prÃ³Å¼nowaÄ podczas przerwy i mimo braku pieniÄÅ¼nej motywacji odwiedzajÄ hale treningowe , by nie zapomnieÄ tego, na co pracowali w ostatnim sezon2011-08-29 04:00:337/12: BBR Blog- 2012 APBRmetric Player Rankings: By Positionhttp://www.basketball-reference.com/blog/?p=9786
As a follow-up to this afternoon's list of the Top 593 Players of 2012, here's a positional breakdown for the 452 players who played at least 1 game in 2011: Rank Point Guards Pos 2011 MP Age PER Rk WS48 Rk bopSPM Rk RAPM Rk Hi Lo Tot 1 Chris Paul PG 2880 26 24.27 [...]2011-07-12 04:00:076/30: The City- Using Hollinger&#8217;s Draft Rater to Make a Point About False Positives and Negatives and the Klay vs. Kawhi Questionhttp://thecity2.com/2011/06/29/using-hollingers-draft-rater-to-make-a-point-about-false-positives-and-negatives-and-the-klay-vs-kawhi-question/
That title was a mouthful, but hopefully I can make this post a bit more digestable. I should also note before getting into this, that ostensibly, this post is about Hollinger&#8217;s draft rater and some statistical mumbo jumbo, but really, &#8230; Continue reading &#8594;2011-06-30 04:00:324/29: Z krainy NBA- Heat wysyÅ‚ajÄ… Sixers na wakacjehttp://zkrainynba.blog.interia.pl/?id=2072269
Miami Heat pokonali po raz czwarty Phiadelphia 76ers i awansowali do drugiej rundy playoffs, gdzie spotkajÄ siÄ w wymarzonym dla kibic&oacute;w pojedynku z Boston Celtics. W ostatnim meczu serii z Sixers do zwyciÄstwa poprowadziÅ ich Dwyane Wade, ale w caÅym spotkaniu pojawiÅo siÄ dw&oacute2011-04-29 04:00:344/25: Z krainy NBA- Sixers przedÅ‚uÅ¼ajÄ… sezonhttp://zkrainynba.blog.interia.pl/?id=2070571
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Philadelphia 76ers uniknÄli odpadniÄcia z playoffs dziÄki wygranej w meczu numer 4 86:82 nad Miami Heat. DecydujÄ ce punkty dla gospodarzy zdobyÅ Lou Williams trafiajÄ c za trzy na 8 sekund przed koÅcem spotkania, dziÄki czemu Sixers objÄli prowadzenie 84:82. Heat mieli swojÄ szansÄ2011-04-25 04:00:284/22: BBR Blog- Playoff RAPM Power Rankingshttp://www.basketball-reference.com/blog/?p=9299
What happens if you create power rankings using Jeremias Engelmann's 4-year Regularized Plus-Minus ratings (the most predictive version of APM) and each playoff team's distribution of minutes through two games? Take a look: Team MP Offense Defense Overall MIA 479 11.0 6.2 17.0 LAL 482 6.9 6.9 13.9 B2011-04-22 04:00:064/17: The City- Eastern Conference Round 1 Preview: Heat vs. 76ershttp://thecity2.com/2011/04/16/eastern-conference-round-1-preview-heat-vs-76ers/
For each playoff series I calculated ezPM for the regular season matchup between the two teams (4 games in each sample, except for MIA-PHI, which only played 3 games against each other). I then made a prediction about minutes based &#8230; Continue reading &#8594;2011-04-17 04:00:284/16: BBR Blog- Playoff Preview: #2 Miami vs. #7 Philadelphiahttp://www.basketball-reference.com/blog/?p=9226
Miami Heat 58-24, 1st in NBA Southeast Division (Schedule and Results) Coach: Erik Spoelstra (58-24) PTS/G: 102.1 (8th of 30)Â âªÂ Opp PTS/G: 94.6 (6th of 30) SRS: 6.76 (1st of 30)Â âªÂ Pace: 90.9 (20th of 30) Off Rtg: 111.7 (3rd of 30)Â âªÂ Def Rtg: 103.5 (5th of 30) Expected W-L: 61-21 (2nd of 2011-04-16 04:00:044/13: Orlando Magic Daily- Methodical, Finallyhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2011-articles/april/methodical-finally-041111.html
A season of frustration may have been vented and finally put to bed on one play. Maybe it is reading too much into one play during a blowout of a late-April game with very little meaning. In fact it probably is.
But when Jameer Nelson poked the ball away from Jodie Meeks and led a fast break that2011-04-13 08:59:06